Jungle Jim
“ROUSING SPECTACLE OF WILD ADVENTURE...ringing to the snarl of man-eaters and the death-beat of tom-toms!”
Synopsis
Lady scientist, Hilary Parker is searching for a rare drug to help combat polio. Opportunist Bruce Edwards joins the quest but is actually after gold and buried treasure.
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Top Cast
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Johnny Weissmüller
Jungle Jim
Virginia Grey
Dr. Hilary Parker
George Reeves
Bruce Edwards
Lita Baron
Zia
Rick Vallin
Kolu - Chief of the Masai
Holmes Herbert
Commissioner Geoffrey Marsden
Tex Mooney
Chief Devil Doctor
Jimmy the Crow
Caw-Caw the Crow
Eumenio Blanco
Devil Doctor
Steve Calvert
Gorilla
Chuck Hamilton
Devil Doctor
Al Kikume
Native Bearer
Neyle Morrow
Native Killed by Leopard
Charles Soldani
Native
Skipper
Skipper - the Dog
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$350K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Carroll Young
- Original Title
- Jungle Jim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Budget
- $350K
- Production Studios
- Esskay Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Carroll Young
Lester White
Aaron Stell
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Carroll Young
Screenplay
William Berke
Director
Lester White
Director of Photography
Sam Katzman
Producer
Aaron Stell
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jungle Jim
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jungle Jim about?
Lady scientist, Hilary Parker is searching for a rare drug to help combat polio. Opportunist Bruce Edwards joins the quest but is actually after gold and buried treasure.
Who directed Jungle Jim?
Jungle Jim was directed by William Berke.
Who stars in Jungle Jim?
The principal cast of Jungle Jim includes Johnny Weissmüller, Virginia Grey, George Reeves, Lita Baron, Rick Vallin.
When was Jungle Jim released and how long is it?
Jungle Jim was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jungle Jim?
Jungle Jim holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).