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Zamba (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Zamba' (also known as 'Zamba, the Gorilla') is a 1949 American adventure film directed by William Berke.Zamba the Gorilla Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 17, Iss. 193, (Jan 1, 1950): 89. It starred Jon Hall and Beau Bridges.
Plot
Jenny and her son, Tommy, are flying over the Belgian Congo. They are forced to jump out of the plane and become separated from each other. Jenny is rescued by a safari. The six year old Tommy is found by Zamba, a gorilla, who adopts him.
Cast
* Jon Hall
* June Vincent as Jenny
* Beau Bridges as Tommy
Production
'Zamba' was made at Nassour Studios.Hedda Hopper. (1948, Sep 30). Los Angeles Times
It was released through Eagle-Lion Films.G, K. (1949, Oct 06). Two Jungle Cinemas Roar Across Screens. Los Angeles Times.
Reception
The 'Los Angeles Times' said "Beau Bridges does a nice job as the kid" and "Jon Hall is engaging conscientious as the hero."Two Jungle Cinemas Roar Across Screens
G K. Los Angeles Times 6 Oct 1949: A7.
References
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