Beyond Mombasa (1956): Cast & Plot
Beyond Mombasa is a 1956 adventure action film directed by George Marshall, starring Cornel Wilde as Matt Campbell, Leo Genn and Donna Reed. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- George Marshall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beyond Mombasa About?
The premise of Beyond Mombasa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
LOVE – MORE PRICELESS THAN THE URANIUM TREASURE THEY SOUGHT! An American travels to East Africa, where he tries to find out how his brother died.
Beyond Mombasa Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- american abroad
- map
- missionary
- africa
- business partner
- 1950s
- east africa
- mysterious map
- african warrior
- leopard man
- harbor
- ancient ruins
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- poisonous snake
- british east africa
- uranium mine
- insanity
- poisoned dart
- blowgun
- tent
- jungle
- expedition
- american in foreign country
- african mask
- hunting rifle
- hippopotamus
- crocodile
- tribal village
- african tribe
- leopard claw
- mau mau rebellion
- mombasa kenya
- smuggling
- murder
- brother brother relationship
- hot weather
- place name in title
Beyond Mombasa Cast & Characters
Cornel Wilde leads the cast as Matt Campbell, with Leo Genn as Ralph Hoyt and Donna Reed as Ann Wilson. Directed by George Marshall; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Marshall
- Cornel Wilde as Matt Campbell
- Leo Genn as Ralph Hoyt
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Donna Reed as Ann Wilson -
Christopher Lee as Gil Rossi
Also Starring in Beyond Mombasa
· 5 more- Ron Randell Eliot Hastings
- Dan Jackson Ketimi
- Clive Morton Irate Man
- Bartholomew Sketch Native Boss
- Eddie Calvert Trumpet Player
More from George Marshall
More films directed by George Marshall, best-rated first: How the West Was Won, Eight on the Lam, Hook, Line and Sinker and The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz.
Beyond Mombasa Plot Summary
What happens in Beyond Mombasa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Cornel Wilde as Matt Campbell arrives in Kenya, drawn by the urgent report that his brother George has vanished. A man named Leo Genn as Ralph Hoyt tells him that George has fallen under the alleged grip of the Leopard Men, a feared cult whispered about in the local villages. The claim casts a shadow over the plains as Matt grapples with the possibility that his brother’s fate might be darker and more dangerous than a simple disappearance.
Full summary
The whole story of Beyond Mombasa, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Beyond Mombasa?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the lead role of Matt Campbell?
Cars in Beyond Mombasa
14 cars on screen, including the 1954 Land-Rover 107'' Series I and the 1939 Bedford O-Type.
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1954 Land-Rover 107'' Series I Important role -
1939 Bedford O-Type Background role -
1946 Buick Super Background role -
1939 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery Background role
Beyond Mombasa Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Mombasa, a Selva Negra” and “Más allá de Mombasa”.
- Also known as
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- Mombasa, a Selva Negra
- Más allá de Mombasa
- Oltre Mombasa
- Jenseits Mombasa
- Més enllà de Mombasa
- Au sud de Mombasa
- 蛮国恩仇记
- За пределами Момбасы
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Movies Like Beyond Mombasa
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Safari, Beyond Justice and Beyond the Blue Horizon.
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Safari 1956 -
Beyond Justice 1992 -
Beyond the Blue Horizon 1942 -
Mogambo 1953 -
The Mines of Kilimanjaro 1986 -
Mister Moses 1965 -
Nabonga 1944 -
African Treasure 1952 -
A Far Off Place 1993 -
The Safari 2003 -
Will Our Heroes Be Able to Find Their Friend Who Has Mysteriously Disappeared in Africa? 1968 -
Forbidden Jungle 1950
Beyond Mombasa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Beyond Mombasa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beyond Mombasa?
Beyond Mombasa runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Beyond Mombasa released?
Beyond Mombasa was released on October 29, 1956.
Who directed Beyond Mombasa?
Beyond Mombasa was directed by George Marshall.
More films by George Marshall Who is in the cast of Beyond Mombasa?
Beyond Mombasa stars Cornel Wilde as Matt Campbell, Leo Genn as Ralph Hoyt and Donna Reed as Ann Wilson, among 9 credited actors.
Does Beyond Mombasa have a post-credit scene?
No. Beyond Mombasa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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