Congo Crossing
"In Africa's savage city of outcasts they met in a rendezvous with terror!"
Originally released in 1956. Congo Crossing is a action/adventure film. directed by Joseph Pevney. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Virginia Mayo, George Nader, and Peter Lorre
Synopsis
Congotanga, West Africa, has no extradition laws; the government is controlled by foreign gangsters, headed by Carl Rittner. The latest plane from Europe carries lovely Louise Whitman, fleeing a French murder charge, and Mannering, who pays resident hit man O'Connell to kill her. Through a chain of circumstances Louise, O'Connell, and heroic surveyor David Carr end up alone in the jungle on Carr's mission to determine the true border of Congotanga... in which Rittner is keenly interested.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Virginia Mayo
as Louise Whitman
George Nader
as David Carr
Peter Lorre
as Colonel John Miguel Orlando Arragas
Michael Pate
as Bart O'Connell
Rex Ingram
as Dr. Leopold Gorman
Tonio Selwart
as Carl Rittner
Kathryn Givney
as Amelia Abbott
Tudor Owen
as Emile Zorfus
Raymond Bailey
as Peter Mannering
George Ramsey
as Miguel Diniz
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Congo Crossing about?
Congotanga, West Africa, has no extradition laws; the government is controlled by foreign gangsters, headed by Carl Rittner. The latest plane from Europe carries lovely Louise Whitman, fleeing a Fr...
Who directed Congo Crossing?
Congo Crossing was directed by Joseph Pevney.
How long is Congo Crossing?
Congo Crossing has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Congo Crossing released?
Congo Crossing was released on July 1, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Congo Crossing?
The main cast of Congo Crossing includes Virginia Mayo, George Nader, Peter Lorre, Michael Pate, Rex Ingram.