Adventures of Captain Africa
“MIGHTY JUNGLE AVENGER!”
Synopsis
Filled from front to back with stock footage taken from the Columbia serials "The Phantom-1943" and, primarily, "The Desert Hawk-1944", with John Hart and the always-dull Rick Vallin making less-than-adequate substitutes for Tom Tyler and Gilbert Roland, this Sam Katzman "production" finds the mighty jungle avenger and legendary Captain Africa - A "Phantom" rip-off that side-stepped the need to pay King Features another fee for using the character - pledging to see that the legitimate Arabian caliph, Hamid, is restored to the throne which a tyrannical rival has usurped. He is joined in this enterprise by adventurer Ted Arnold, wild-animal trapper Nat Coleman, and his assistant Omar and, to cover all bases
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Plympton
- Original Title
- Adventures of Captain Africa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 45m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
George H. Plympton
Ira H. Morgan
Earl Turner
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
George H. Plympton
Screenplay
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
Earl Turner
Editor
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Sam Katzman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adventures of Captain Africa
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What is Adventures of Captain Africa about?
Filled from front to back with stock footage taken from the Columbia serials "The Phantom-1943" and, primarily, "The Desert Hawk-1944", with John Hart and the always-dull Rick Vallin making less-than-adequate substitutes for Tom Tyler and Gilbert Roland, this Sam Katzman "production" finds the mighty jungle avenger and legendary Captain Africa - A "Phantom" rip-off that side-stepped the need to pay King Features another fee for using the character - pledging to see that the legitimate Arabian caliph, Hamid, is restored to the throne which a tyrannical rival has usurped. He is joined in this enterprise by adventurer Ted Arnold, wild-animal trapper Nat Coleman, and his assistant Omar and, to cover all bases
Who directed Adventures of Captain Africa?
Adventures of Captain Africa was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in Adventures of Captain Africa?
The principal cast of Adventures of Captain Africa includes John Hart, Rick Vallin, Ben Welden, June Howard, Bud Osborne.
When was Adventures of Captain Africa released and how long is it?
Adventures of Captain Africa was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 3h 45m.