White Witch Doctor
Ellen Burton arrives in Africa to join Dr. Mary as her nurse, bringing modern medicine to the native peoples. Lonni Douglas, an animal wrangler and fortune hunter, agrees to take her upriver, despite his misgivings about her suitability for Africa. They battle escaped gorillas, hostile natives, infected lion wounds, and hostile witch doctors to reach their destination and on the way, they fall in love. Will their contrasting interests doom their romance?
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1953 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Adventure, Horror |
| Director | Henry Hathaway |
| Runtime | 96 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (9 votes) |
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White Witch Doctor has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.3/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1953. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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