---
title: "Jungle Heat"
year: 1957
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/jungle-heat-1957"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 188990
imdb_id: "tt0050579"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 75
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Jungle Heat (1957) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/jungle-heat-1957

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Jungle Heat" (1957).
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Source [1]: Title: Jungle Heat (1957). Release Date (US): 07/22/1957. Genres: Action, Adventure, and Drama. Runtime: 1h 15m. Synopsis: Japanese communists attempt to take over Hawaii and only Dr. Jim Ransom can stop them.
Source [2]: Title: Jungle Heat. Year: 1957. Nationality: American adventure film. Director: Howard W. Koch. Writer: Jameson Brewer. Cast: Lex Barker, Mari Blanchard, James Westerfield, Glenn Langan, Miyoko Sasaki.
Source [3]: Synopsis: Japanese communists attempt to take over Hawaii and only Dr. Jim Ransom can stop them.
Source [4]: Irrelevant (mentions a 1988 film).
Title: Jungle Heat
Year: 1957
Director: Howard W. Koch
Writer: Jameson Brewer
Cast: Lex Barker, Mari Blanchard

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Howard W. Koch
- **Networks / Studios**: Bel-Air Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lex Barker** as *Dr. Jim Ransom*
- **Mari Blanchard** as *Ann McRae*
- **James Westerfield** as *Harvey Mathews*
- **Glenn Langan** as *Roger McRae*
- **Miyoko Sasaki** as *Kimi-San Grey*
- **Rhodes Reason** as *Major Richard 'Dick' Grey*
- **Glenn Dixon** as *Felix Agung*
- **Bob Okazaki** as *Kuji*
- **Gerald Frank** as *Corporal*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Jungle Heat online?
Jungle Heat is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Jungle Heat worth watching?
Jungle Heat holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Jungle Heat and when was it released?
Jungle Heat is a feature film with a runtime of 75 minutes. It was released in 1957. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Jungle Heat?
Jungle Heat was directed by Howard W. Koch.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Jungle Heat — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/188990)
- [Jungle Heat - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Heat)
- [Jungle Heat (1957) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/188990-jungle-heat/cast)
- [Jungle Heat (1988) directed by George Chung • Film + cast](https://letterboxd.com/)

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