White Witch Doctor
"The story of a woman who followed a dream to the end of the earth ... and found a love that will live to the end of time !"
Originally released in 1953. White Witch Doctor is a adventure/horror film. directed by Henry Hathaway.
Starring Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, and Walter Slezak
Synopsis
Ellen Burton arrives in Africa to join Dr. Mary as her nurse, bringing modern medicine to the native peoples. Lonni Douglas, an animal wrangler and fortune hunter, agrees to take her upriver, despite his misgivings about her suitability for Africa. They battle escaped gorillas, hostile natives, infected lion wounds, and hostile witch doctors to reach their destination and on the way, they fall in love. Will their contrasting interests doom their romance?
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Susan Hayward
as Ellen Burton
Robert Mitchum
as John 'Lonni' Douglas
Walter Slezak
as Huysman
Timothy Carey
as Jarrett
Mashood Ajala
as Jacques
Joseph C. Narcisse
as Utembo
Elzie Emanuel
as Kapuka
Otis Greene
as Bakuba boy
Everett Brown
as Bakuba King (uncredited)
Michael Ansara
as De Gama (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Witch Doctor about?
Ellen Burton arrives in Africa to join Dr. Mary as her nurse, bringing modern medicine to the native peoples. Lonni Douglas, an animal wrangler and fortune hunter, agrees to take her upriver, despi...
Who directed White Witch Doctor?
White Witch Doctor was directed by Henry Hathaway.
How long is White Witch Doctor?
White Witch Doctor has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was White Witch Doctor released?
White Witch Doctor was released on July 1, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in White Witch Doctor?
The main cast of White Witch Doctor includes Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, Walter Slezak, Timothy Carey, Mashood Ajala.