Congorilla
"Tearing Through the Barriers of an Empire of Death"
Originally released in 1932. Congorilla is a documentary film. directed by Martin E. Johnson. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martin E. Johnson and Osa Johnson
Synopsis
The first sound movie made entirely in Africa, Congorilla premiered in 1932 and permitted audiences to hear what they had only been able to see during previous safari films. Martin and Osa Johnson began in Kenya and Tanzania before moving to Uganda and the Congo Basin (Zaire). Along the way they filmed Zebra in the Serengeti, charging Rhinos in the Northern Frontier District (Southern Somalia), and recorded exciting encounters with Crocodiles and Hippos as they went down the Nile. The latter part of the film is devoted to the 7 months the filmmakers spent in the Ituri Forest with the Mbuti people as they captured village life despite the humidity, which caused batteries to deteriorate, wires and connections to erode, and mildew to form on camera cases.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Congorilla about?
The first sound movie made entirely in Africa, Congorilla premiered in 1932 and permitted audiences to hear what they had only been able to see during previous safari films. Martin and Osa Johnson ...
Who directed Congorilla?
Congorilla was directed by Martin E. Johnson.
How long is Congorilla?
Congorilla has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Congorilla released?
Congorilla was released on August 7, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Congorilla?
The main cast of Congorilla includes Martin E. Johnson, Osa Johnson.