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The Lion Hunters

The Lion Hunters

Part of Bomba, the Jungle Boy Collection

1951•1h 20m•5.3/10
Adventure

Ratings

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5.3/10(3)

A lion trapper and his daughter rendezvous with their hardheaded partner in the African jungle. Bomba, with assistance from a local tribe, strives to run them off.

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Production

Monogram Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Johnny Sheffield

Johnny Sheffield

Bomba

Morris Ankrum

Morris Ankrum

Tom Forbes

Ann E. Todd

Ann E. Todd

Jean Forbes

Douglas Kennedy

Douglas Kennedy

Marty Martin

Smoki Whitfield

Smoki Whitfield

Jonas

Davis Roberts

Davis Roberts

Prince Lohu

Woody Strode

Woody Strode

Walu

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