Official movie poster for Watusi (1959), a adventure film

Watusi(1959)

Guardians of King Solomon's Mines!

5.8(10)1h 25m1959-03-25
Adventure

Watusi Synopsis

Following WWI, fortune hunter Allen Quartermain's son Harry travels to Africa to search for King Solomon's mines. He dons a special medallion given by his father from the Watusi tribe, who guard the mines. Along the way, Harry and his friend Rick meet and take with them Erica, daughter of a missionary killed by a local tribe.

Watusi (1959) is a adventure film directed by Kurt Neumann, released on March 25, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars George Montgomery, Taina Elg, David Farrar and Dan Seymour. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.

Director:
Kurt Neumann
Writers:
H. Rider Haggard, James Clavell
Producers:
Al Zimbalist
Production:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget:
$485,000
Revenue:
$1,545,000
Status:
Released

Watusi (1959) Trailer

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Watusi Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 10 ratings.

CinemaSerf

6/10

This is pretty much a straight "reimagining" of H. Rider Haggard's "King Solomon's Mines" story. This time, though, it's the son of the famous "Quartermain" dynasty "Henry" (George Montgomery) who alights on the sleepy African village where his father's friend "Rick" (David Farrar) is nursing his beer. He wants to go back to the mines and help himself to some precious gems. Replete with supplies and their native…

Reviewed on November 11, 2023

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Watusi – Frequently Asked Questions

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Who stars in Watusi?

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The main cast of Watusi (1959) includes George Montgomery, Taina Elg, David Farrar, Dan Seymour and Robert Goodwin. The film was directed by Kurt Neumann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Watusi released?

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Watusi was released on March 25, 1959 and runs for 1h 25m.

Is Watusi worth watching?

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Watusi (1959) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Watusi?

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