Bwana Devil movie poster

Bwana Devil

"The world's FIRST FEATURE LENGTH motion picture in Natural Vision 3 Dimensionβ€”A lion in your lap! A lover in your arms!"

August 22, 1952 1h 19m 4.6/10 (11 votes)

Originally released in 1952. Bwana Devil is a action/drama film. directed by Arch Oboler. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Robert Stack, Barbara Britton, and Nigel Bruce

Synopsis

British railway workers in Kenya are becoming the favorite snack of two man-eating lions. Head engineer Bob Hayward becomes obsessed with trying to kill the beasts before they maul everyone on his crew.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 22, 1952 73 years ago
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Runtime 1h 19m 79 minutes total
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User Rating 4.6/10 Mixed (11 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Oboler
  • United Artists
  • Gulu Productions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bwana Devil about?

British railway workers in Kenya are becoming the favorite snack of two man-eating lions. Head engineer Bob Hayward becomes obsessed with trying to kill the beasts before they maul everyone on his ...

Who directed Bwana Devil?

Bwana Devil was directed by Arch Oboler.

How long is Bwana Devil?

Bwana Devil has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).

When was Bwana Devil released?

Bwana Devil was released on August 22, 1952 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bwana Devil?

The main cast of Bwana Devil includes Robert Stack, Barbara Britton, Nigel Bruce, Ramsay Hill, Paul McVey.