Africa Screams 1949
“A Zany, Hilarious Romp!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 79 minutes
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Networks
- Huntington Hartford Productions, Nassour Studios Inc., United Artists
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling
What is Africa Screams?
Africa Screams is a 1949 film that falls into the comedy, adventure, and action genres. The feature has a runtime of one hour and nineteen minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1949
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 79 minutes
- Release date
- May 4, 1949
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Huntington Hartford Productions, Nassour Studios Inc., United Artists
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $1,500,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Adventure, Action
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 70 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~79 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Huntington Hartford Productions, Nassour Studios Inc., United Artists
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Overview
Africa Screams is a 1949 film that falls into the comedy, adventure, and action genres. The feature has a runtime of one hour and nineteen minutes. The plot begins when bookseller Buzz cons Diana into thinking that his friend Stanley knows all there is to know about Africa. Following this deception, they are abducted and ordered to lead Diana and her henchmen to an African tribe in search of a fortune in jewels. Along the way, the characters search for diamonds in Africa and encounter several hazards and individuals, including a visually-impaired gunner, a hungry lion, and a tribe of cannibals. The cast of the film features Abbott and Costello, as well as Clyde Beatty and Shemp Howard. The US release date for the movie was May 4, 1949, and it is unrated.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and adventure that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Africa Screams worth watching?
Africa Screams holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 70 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Adventure for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Africa Screams and when was it released?
Africa Screams is a feature film with a runtime of 79 minutes. It was released in 1949. Release status: Released.
Who directed Africa Screams?
Africa Screams was directed by Charles Barton.
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