

The Cannibal in the Jungle
Synopsis
An American scientist who was convicted of killing and cannibalizing two colleagues in the jungles of Flores, Indonesia in 1977. Branded "The American Cannibal" by the press during his trial, Dr. Timothy Darrow defended himself by claiming a mythic human-ape creature was responsible for the murders. The news outlet documented an indigenous tribe on Flores, the very same island where the hobbit remains were discovered, which had its own accounts of little wild men that stood just over three feet tall, climbed trees, walked on two feet and thrived on cannibalism. And according to the local legend, those creatures may never have died out at all. Follow an expedition team deep into the heart of Flores Island to investigate Dr. Timothy Darrow's claims and find out once and for all if hobbits still exist in the deepest, most remote realms of the Indonesian jungle.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Richard Brake
Dr. Timothy Darrow
Jim Sturgeon
Dr. Richard Hoernbeck
Tim Ahern
Robert Graham
Neil D'Souza
Samar Kalam
Simon Ginty
Timothy Darrow Recon
Miriam Lucia
Susan Clemens
Ping Medina
Reg Saputra Recon
Seamus Morrison
Timothy Darrow 1970s
Enn Reitel
Jan Voorhees
Kerry Shale
Peter Kalas
Sam Swainsbury
Gary Ward Recon
Joseph Timms
Gary Ward 1970s
Jay Gonzaga
Reg Saputra 1970s
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Foley
- Original Title
- The Cannibal in the Jungle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Animal Planet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Simon
Charlie Foley
Joel Devlin
Josh Wilkins
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Wilkins
Producer
George Simon
Director
Charlie Foley
Writer
Joel Devlin
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cannibal in the Jungle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cannibal in the Jungle about?
An American scientist who was convicted of killing and cannibalizing two colleagues in the jungles of Flores, Indonesia in 1977. Branded "The American Cannibal" by the press during his trial, Dr. Timothy Darrow defended himself by claiming a mythic human-ape creature was responsible for the murders. The news outlet documented an indigenous tribe on Flores, the very same island where the hobbit remains were discovered, which had its own accounts of little wild men that stood just over three feet tall, climbed trees, walked on two feet and thrived on cannibalism. And according to the local legend, those creatures may never have died out at all. Follow an expedition team deep into the heart of Flores Island to investigate Dr. Timothy Darrow's claims and find out once and for all if hobbits still exist in the deepest, most remote realms of the Indonesian jungle.
Who directed The Cannibal in the Jungle?
The Cannibal in the Jungle was directed by George Simon.
Who stars in The Cannibal in the Jungle?
The principal cast of The Cannibal in the Jungle includes Richard Brake, Jim Sturgeon, Tim Ahern, Neil D'Souza, Simon Ginty.
When was The Cannibal in the Jungle released and how long is it?
The Cannibal in the Jungle was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cannibal in the Jungle?
The Cannibal in the Jungle holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).



















