Zamba
“Like the pounding beat of jungle drums !”
Synopsis
Jenny and her six-year-old son, Tommy, are flying over the Belgian Congo when they are forced to bail out and become separated. Jenny lands in a dense jungle and is rescued by a safari headed by two wild-animal collectors, but Tommy is not found. He has amnesia and is lost, but is adopted by Zamba, a huge gorilla. He lives happily with his new family. Jenny comes back with a searching party, and Zamba, the gorilla mother, is determined to protect Tommy from his real mother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Worth
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- Zamba
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Fortune Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Barbara Worth, Maurice Conn
Raoul Kraushaar
James S. Brown Jr.
Martin G. Cohn
Maurice Conn, Bert M. Stearn
Department Leadership Roster
William Berke
Director
Barbara Worth
Screenplay
Raoul Kraushaar
Original Music Composer
Maurice Conn
Producer
James S. Brown Jr.
Director of Photography
Martin G. Cohn
Editor
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Zamba
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zamba about?
Jenny and her six-year-old son, Tommy, are flying over the Belgian Congo when they are forced to bail out and become separated. Jenny lands in a dense jungle and is rescued by a safari headed by two wild-animal collectors, but Tommy is not found. He has amnesia and is lost, but is adopted by Zamba, a huge gorilla. He lives happily with his new family. Jenny comes back with a searching party, and Zamba, the gorilla mother, is determined to protect Tommy from his real mother.
Who directed Zamba?
Zamba was directed by William Berke.
Who stars in Zamba?
The principal cast of Zamba includes Jon Hall, June Vincent, Jane Nigh, Beau Bridges, George Cooper.
When was Zamba released and how long is it?
Zamba was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Zamba?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zamba was composed by Raoul Kraushaar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zamba?
Zamba holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).