Jungle Stampede
Synopsis
While most of the footage is indeed authentic and the safari journey and the reason is real, this is far from being qualified as a documentary since it is filled with stock-footage and staged-incidents to add to the film moments of suspense and/or peril that were not part of the actual expedition, i.e., the camera shows a wild beast stalking the safari with the narrator explaining that the man is unaware that he is being stalked until the animal jumps and kills him. Obvious question would be why didn't the cameraman warn him? The film tells the story of two explorers, George Breakston and Yorke Coplen, setting out to make a photographic record of animal life, and the lives of the tribes they encounter along the way. It is broken up into three segments---the journey from Nairobi to the Land of the Pgymies; the trip from there to the territory of the Masai tribe; and the Masai tribe itself.
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George P. Breakston
- Original Title
- Jungle Stampede
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George P. Breakston
Department Leadership Roster
George P. Breakston
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jungle Stampede
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What is Jungle Stampede about?
While most of the footage is indeed authentic and the safari journey and the reason is real, this is far from being qualified as a documentary since it is filled with stock-footage and staged-incidents to add to the film moments of suspense and/or peril that were not part of the actual expedition, i.e., the camera shows a wild beast stalking the safari with the narrator explaining that the man is unaware that he is being stalked until the animal jumps and kills him. Obvious question would be why didn't the cameraman warn him? The film tells the story of two explorers, George Breakston and Yorke Coplen, setting out to make a photographic record of animal life, and the lives of the tribes they encounter along the way. It is broken up into three segments---the journey from Nairobi to the Land of the Pgymies; the trip from there to the territory of the Masai tribe; and the Masai tribe itself.
Who directed Jungle Stampede?
Jungle Stampede was directed by George P. Breakston.
Who stars in Jungle Stampede?
The principal cast of Jungle Stampede includes Not specified.
When was Jungle Stampede released and how long is it?
Jungle Stampede was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.