Duel in the Jungle (1954): Cast & Plot
Duel in the Jungle is a 1954 adventure film directed by George Marshall, starring Paul Carpenter as Pan American Airways Clerk, Dana Andrews and David Farrar. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- George Marshall
- Genre
- Adventure
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Marcel Hellman Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Duel in the Jungle About?
The premise of Duel in the Jungle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
“Filming this adventure required three separate safaris,” the production noted. An American insurance investigator travels to Rhodesia to probe the puzzling drowning of a diamond broker off the coast. The broker’s $1 million life policy makes the insurers wary, and his investigation carries him deep into the African wilderness.
Duel in the Jungle Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- american
- death
- rhodesia
- insurance investigator
- diamond
- crocodile
- canoe
- zambezi river
- steamer
- hunter
- spear
- africa
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- united kingdom
- guide
- native
- tribal dance
- tribe
- zimbabwe
- colonial police
- safari
- lion
- insurance scam
- jungle
- murder
Duel in the Jungle Cast & Characters
Paul Carpenter leads the cast as Pan American Airways Clerk, with Dana Andrews as Scott Walters and David Farrar as Perry Henderson / Arthur Henderson. Directed by George Marshall; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Marshall
- Paul Carpenter as Pan American Airways Clerk
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Dana Andrews as Scott Walters -
David Farrar as Perry Henderson / Arthur Henderson - Mary Merrall as Mrs. Henderson
Also Starring in Duel in the Jungle
· 19 more- Jeanne Crain Marian Taylor
- Wilfrid Hyde-White Pitt
- Michael Mataka Vincent
- George Coulouris Capt. Malburn
- Walter Gotell Jim
- John Salew Clerk
- Charles Carson Skipper
- Patrick Barr Supt. Roberts
- Bill Fraser Smith, Hotel Clerk
- Heather Thatcher Lady on the Niagara
- Charles Goldner Martell
- Delphi Lawrence Pan American Girl
- Simone Silva Redhead (unconfirmed, uncredited)
- Lionel Ngakane Servant
- Mary Mackenzie Junior Secretary
- Bee Duffell Irish Landlady
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- Alec Finter Waiter
- Robert Sansom Steward
- Patrick Parnell Wireless Operator
Duel in the Jungle Plot Summary
What happens in Duel in the Jungle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Scott Walters Dana Andrews is dispatched to London to review a US$2 million policy that names Perry Henderson as the beneficiary, with the policyholder’s elderly mother in mind. Walters hopes to press Perry Henderson for answers, but his first real contact is with Perry’s poised personal secretary, Marian Taylor Jeanne Crain. Walters’s cousin, Arthur Henderson David Farrar, hints that Perry is currently deep-sea diving off the coast of Portuguese East Africa, yet he withholds the crucial detail: Perry’s expedition is tied to deposits of diamonds on the sea bed. Alarmed by the danger, Walters urges Arthur to make Perry pause these risky activities or risk forfeiting the policy.
Full summary
The whole story of Duel in the Jungle, scene by scene
Duel in the Jungle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Duel in the Jungle.
How Well Do You Know Duel in the Jungle?
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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Which actor portrayed the protagonist Scott Walters?
Cars in Duel in the Jungle
5 cars on screen, including the 1952 Land-Rover 80'' Series I and the 1946 Dodge Kingsway.
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1952 Land-Rover 80'' Series I Important role -
1946 Dodge Kingsway Minor role -
1941 Ford De Luxe Station Wagon Minor role -
1951 Humber Imperial MkIII Minor role
Duel in the Jungle Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Duell im Dschungel” and “Duelo en la jungla”.
- Also known as
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- Duell im Dschungel
- Duelo en la jungla
- Duelo na Selva
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Jungle Queen, African Treasure and Safari.
Duel in the Jungle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Duel in the Jungle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Duel in the Jungle?
Duel in the Jungle runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Duel in the Jungle released?
Duel in the Jungle was released on June 30, 1954.
Who directed Duel in the Jungle?
Duel in the Jungle was directed by George Marshall.
More films by George Marshall Who is in the cast of Duel in the Jungle?
Duel in the Jungle stars Paul Carpenter as Pan American Airways Clerk, Dana Andrews as Scott Walters and David Farrar as Perry Henderson / Arthur Henderson, among 23 credited actors.
Does Duel in the Jungle have a post-credit scene?
No. Duel in the Jungle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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