Director John Barnwell's 1959 WWII drama stars Keith Andes as an American soldier in the Philippines who trains a village of headhunters to fight the Japanese. Also in the cast are Susan Cabot and Paraluman.
Practical Effects
Genuine Ifugao warriors recruited, outshining the cardboard Americans.
Costume
Headhunter chic meets Army surplus—no notes, chef's kiss.
Director
John Barnwell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed on location with the actual Ifugao people, who reportedly found the whole production deeply weird.
Released the same year as 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'—Hollywood had THOUGHTS about Asia that year, none of them subtle.
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