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White Witch Doctor

NR1h 36m1953Henry Hathaway
IMDb: 6.1/10
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"The story of a woman who followed a dream to the end of the earth ... and found a love that will live to the end of time !"

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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AfricaZaireBig Game Hunter1900s

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What is White Witch Doctor (1953) about?

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…

Who stars in White Witch Doctor?

White Witch Doctor stars Susan Hayward (Ellen Burton), Robert Mitchum (John 'Lonni' Douglas), Walter Slezak (Huysman), Mashood Ajala (Jacques), Joseph C. Narcisse (Utembo). The film was directed by Henry Hathaway.

How long is White Witch Doctor?

White Witch Doctor has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated NR.

Is White Witch Doctor worth watching?

White Witch Doctor holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Adventure, Horror, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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