Watusi
"Guardians of King Solomon's Mines!"
Originally released in 1959. Watusi is a adventure film. directed by Kurt Neumann. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Montgomery, Taina Elg, and David Farrar
Synopsis
Following WWI, fortune hunter Allen Quartermain's son Harry travels to Africa to search for King Solomon's mines. He dons a special medallion given by his father from the Watusi tribe, who guard the mines. Along the way, Harry and his friend Rick meet and take with them Erica, daughter of a missionary killed by a local tribe.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Budget
$485K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.5M
3.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $485,000
- Revenue
- $1,545,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watusi about?
Following WWI, fortune hunter Allen Quartermain's son Harry travels to Africa to search for King Solomon's mines. He dons a special medallion given by his father from the Watusi tribe, who guard th...
Who directed Watusi?
Watusi was directed by Kurt Neumann.
How long is Watusi?
Watusi has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Watusi released?
Watusi was released on March 25, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Watusi?
The main cast of Watusi includes George Montgomery, Taina Elg, David Farrar, Dan Seymour, Robert Goodwin.