Call Me Bwana
"Hope was never lovelier... Ekberg was never funnier!"
Originally released in 1963. Call Me Bwana is a comedy film. directed by Gordon Douglas.
Starring Bob Hope, Anita Ekberg, and Edie Adams
Synopsis
A returning moon capsule goes off course and lands in Africa where a little-known tribe finds it. Washington sends Matthew Merriwether to recover it—thinking he's an expert on the region—when in fact he's no such thing. However, a foreign power sends Secret Agent Luba to try and acquire the capsule for itself and, when Matthew and Luba reach their destination, they find that the tribe believes the capsule to be sacred and won't give it up.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- EON Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Call Me Bwana about?
A returning moon capsule goes off course and lands in Africa where a little-known tribe finds it. Washington sends Matthew Merriwether to recover it—thinking he's an expert on the region—when i...
Who directed Call Me Bwana?
Call Me Bwana was directed by Gordon Douglas.
How long is Call Me Bwana?
Call Me Bwana has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Call Me Bwana released?
Call Me Bwana was released on June 14, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Call Me Bwana?
The main cast of Call Me Bwana includes Bob Hope, Anita Ekberg, Edie Adams, Lionel Jeffries, Percy Herbert.