The Amazon Head Hunters
Au pays du scalp
Synopsis
It is thanks to this film that the Marquis gained notoriety with a wider audience. The film is the result of film footage shot between May 1926 and June 1930 in several South American countries. Departing from Guayaquil, he first went to the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific. Upon returning to the capital of Ecuador, chance brought him to the Ocaina Indians, the Boro, the Napo, the Jivaro and the Piro. He explored the Incan mines of Machu Picchu, discovered only a few years prior, and ended his journey on the famed Guano islands. The musical score, inspired by traditional Indian music, was created by Maurice Jaubert.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marquis de Wavrin
- Screenplay & Story
- Irene Kuhn
- Original Title
- Au pays du scalp
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Universelle Cinématographique (CUC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marquis de Wavrin
Irene Kuhn
Department Leadership Roster
Marquis de Wavrin
Director
Irene Kuhn
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Amazon Head Hunters about?
It is thanks to this film that the Marquis gained notoriety with a wider audience. The film is the result of film footage shot between May 1926 and June 1930 in several South American countries. Departing from Guayaquil, he first went to the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific. Upon returning to the capital of Ecuador, chance brought him to the Ocaina Indians, the Boro, the Napo, the Jivaro and the Piro. He explored the Incan mines of Machu Picchu, discovered only a few years prior, and ended his journey on the famed Guano islands. The musical score, inspired by traditional Indian music, was created by Maurice Jaubert.
Who directed The Amazon Head Hunters?
The Amazon Head Hunters was directed by Marquis de Wavrin.
Who stars in The Amazon Head Hunters?
The principal cast of The Amazon Head Hunters includes Marquis de Wavrin, Fred Shields.
When was The Amazon Head Hunters released and how long is it?
The Amazon Head Hunters was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Amazon Head Hunters?
The Amazon Head Hunters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).