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7.2 / 10(25 votes)IMDbPG-1320151h 24mUnited States of America, United Kingdom, Philippines

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

George Simon

Screenplay & Story

Charlie Foley

Director of Photography

Joel Devlin

Producers

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.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Cannibal in the Jungle.

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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.).