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48% Critic Match
Bwana Devil
“The world's FIRST FEATURE LENGTH motion picture in Natural Vision 3 Dimension—A lion in your lap! A lover in your arms!”
4.8 / 10• 1952• 1h 19m•NR• English
ActionDramaAdventure
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Robert Stack
Bob Hayward
Lead
Barbara Britton
Alice Hayward
Nigel Bruce
Dr. Angus McLean
RH
Ramsay Hill
Major Parkhurst
Paul McVey
Commissioner
HM
Hope Miller
Portuguese girl
JD
John Dodsworth
Sir William Drayton
Patrick O'Moore
Ballinger
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Arch Oboler's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Bwana Devil is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
