Jenny and her six-year-old son, Tommy, are flying over the Belgian Congo when they are forced to bail out and become separated. Jenny lands in a dense jungle and is rescued by a safari headed by two wild-animal collectors, but Tommy is not found. He has amnesia and is lost, but is adopted by Zamba, a huge gorilla. He lives happily with his new family. Jenny comes back with a searching party, and Zamba, the gorilla mother, is determined to protect Tommy from his real mother.
Practical Effects
The gorilla suit deserves its own star on the Walk of Fame.
Acting
Jon Hall's chest-out jungle masculinity is pure camp gold.
Director
William Berke
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was eight-year-old Beau Bridges' film debut—yes, THAT Beau Bridges, Jeff's brother.
Released the same year as Disney's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' this represents Hollywood's obsession with 'primitive' Africa that would evolve into King Kong knockoffs for decades.
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