Walk Into Paradise
“Last frontier of the real witch doctor!”
Synopsis
Steve McAllister, an Australian official for The New Guinea Administration, gets orders to investigate an oil discovery by Ned 'Shark-Eye' Kelly in the interior. He selects his native policeman, Sergeant-Major Towalaka, to accompany him on his "walk into hell" and then finds that a French lady doctor, Louise Dumurcet, is to go with them part of the journey. They find the malaria-stricken Jeff Clayton in a deserted village and he joins the trek. They are captured by jungle-natives but are released after Dr. Dumurcet cures the fever-stricken children of the chief.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 8, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Robinson, Marcello Pagliero
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Rienits
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Walk Into Paradise
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Discifilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Robinson, Marcello Pagliero
Rex Rienits, Lee Robinson, Chips Rafferty
Georges Auric
Carl Kayser
Alex Ezard
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Robinson
Director
Marcello Pagliero
Director
Carl Kayser
Director of Photography
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Alex Ezard
Editor
Rex Rienits
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Walk Into Paradise.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walk Into Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Walk Into Paradise about?
Steve McAllister, an Australian official for The New Guinea Administration, gets orders to investigate an oil discovery by Ned 'Shark-Eye' Kelly in the interior. He selects his native policeman, Sergeant-Major Towalaka, to accompany him on his "walk into hell" and then finds that a French lady doctor, Louise Dumurcet, is to go with them part of the journey. They find the malaria-stricken Jeff Clayton in a deserted village and he joins the trek. They are captured by jungle-natives but are released after Dr. Dumurcet cures the fever-stricken children of the chief.
Who directed Walk Into Paradise?
Walk Into Paradise was directed by Lee Robinson, Marcello Pagliero.
Who stars in Walk Into Paradise?
The principal cast of Walk Into Paradise includes Chips Rafferty, Françoise Christophe, Reg Lye, Pierre Cressoy, Fred Kaad.
When was Walk Into Paradise released and how long is it?
Walk Into Paradise was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Walk Into Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walk Into Paradise was composed by Georges Auric.