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vintage movie poster for the 1953 film White Witch Doctor, an adventure-horror movie released by 20th Century-Fox.
Movie Information
Title: White Witch Doctor
Release Date: July 1, 1953
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Romance
Director: Henry Hathaway
Synopsis: Set in the Belgian Congo in 1907, the story follows a widowed nurse, Ellen Burton (Susan Hayward), who travels upriver on a medical mission to assist a doctor in a remote region. She is guided by Lonni Douglas (Robert Mitchum), a cynical animal hunter and fortune seeker, who initially believes his partner Huysman's (Walter Slezak) claim that gold can be found near her destination. They face various dangers, including hostile natives and wildlife, and eventually fall in love.
Key Cast
Susan Hayward: Ellen Burton (nurse)
Robert Mitchum: John 'Lonni' Douglas (animal hunter/guide)
Walter Slezak: Huysman (Lonni's partner)
Mashood Ajala: Jacques (hired guard)
Timothy Carey: Jarrett
Production Details
Source: The film is based on the 1950 novel of the same name by Louise A. Stinetorf.
Music: The notable musical score was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
Filming: While some location footage was shot in the Belgian Congo, the main stars filmed their scenes on the Fox backlots in Hollywood. |
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