Chuka
“He's a man called Chuka and you don't forget it!”
Synopsis
A group under siege at an Army fort grapple with painful memories.
Top Cast
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Rod Taylor
Chuka
Ernest Borgnine
Sgt. Otto Hahnsbach
John Mills
Colonel Stuart Valois
Luciana Paluzzi
Señora Veronica Kleitz
James Whitmore
Lou Trent
Victoria Vetri
Señorita Helena Chavez
Louis Hayward
Major Benson
Joseph Sirola
Jake Baldwin
Marco López
Hanu
Michael Cole
Spivey
Hugh Reilly
Capt. Carrol
Barry O'Hara
Slim
Gerald York
Lt. Daly
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Jessup
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- Chuka
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Rodlor, Paramount Pictures, New Art Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
Richard Jessup
Leith Stevens
Bob Wyman
Jack Jason, Rod Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
Richard Jessup
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Jack Jason
Producer
Rod Taylor
Producer
Bob Wyman
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chuka
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chuka about?
A group under siege at an Army fort grapple with painful memories.
Who directed Chuka?
Chuka was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in Chuka?
The principal cast of Chuka includes Rod Taylor, Ernest Borgnine, John Mills, Luciana Paluzzi, James Whitmore.
When was Chuka released and how long is it?
Chuka was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Chuka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chuka was composed by Leith Stevens.
Is Chuka based on a book or true story?
Chuka is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Jessup".