Bomba, the Jungle Boy

Bomba, the Jungle Boy

HE ALONE KNEW THE JUNGLE'S SECRET...ITS SAVAGE DANGERS!

NR 1949 · 71 min · ★ 5.8 · Adventure

George Harland and his daughter Pat are photographers who discover a wild boy in the jungle. When Pat becomes lost, Bomba brings her back, overcoming plagues of locusts, forest fires and fierce wild animals.

Directed by Ford Beebe · Written by Jack DeWitt

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Bomba on Panther IslandBomba on Panther Island · 1949
Bomba on Panther Island
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In this second film in the Bomba, the Jungle Boy series, Bomba tracks a dangerous panther.
The Lost VolcanoThe Lost Volcano · 1950
The Lost Volcano
★ 5.61950
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Little David Gordon lives in the jungle with his parents Ruth and Fred, along with their servant Nona. David likes living there while his father captures wild animals; he's made friends with Bomba the jungle boy, who has shown him a great deal about life in the jungle. One day two adventurers come looking for ancient treasure in the shadow of a live volcano.
Bomba and the Hidden CityBomba and the Hidden City · 1950
Bomba and the Hidden City
★ 4.91950
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A nature photographer and his guide meet a corrupt emir with a dirty secret. Only jungle-dwelling Bomba knows the truth.
The Lion HuntersThe Lion Hunters · 1951
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★ 6.21951
MovieAdventure
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.
Elephant StampedeElephant Stampede · 1951
Elephant Stampede
★ 5.31951
MovieAdventureDrama
Bomba the jungle boy swings into action when an elephant herd is threatened by ivory hunters.
African TreasureAfrican Treasure · 1952
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★ 7.01952
MovieAdventure
Against stock footage of lions, elephants and wildebeasts, Bomba the Jungle Boy captures a pair of nefarious diamond smugglers.
Bomba and the Jungle GirlBomba and the Jungle Girl · 1952
Bomba and the Jungle Girl
★ 5.61952
MovieActionAdventure
Bomba decides to find out who his parents were. He starts with Cody Casson's diary and follows the trail to a native village. An ancient blind woman tells him his parents and the village's true ruler were murdered by the current chieftain and his daughter.
Safari DrumsSafari Drums · 1953
Safari Drums
★ 6.01953
MovieAdventure
A group of movie makers arrive in Africa to make a film about jungle wildlife.
The Golden IdolThe Golden Idol · 1954
The Golden Idol
★ 4.81954
MovieActionAdventure
Prince Ali wants the Golden Idol of Watusi and hires a ruthless hunter to get it for him. Bomba has the idol and, with the help of Commissioner Barnes, Eli, and a beautiful archeologist, he foils Ali's plans.
Killer LeopardKiller Leopard · 1954
Killer Leopard
★ 5.71954
MovieAdventure
Movie actress Linda Winters has gone into the jungle to find her lost husband Fred. Bomba the Jungle Boy helps in the rescue effort. A major obstacle facing them is a killer leopard which specializes in tearing people limb from limb.
Lord of the JungleLord of the Jungle · 1955
Lord of the Jungle
★ 6.71955
MovieAdventure
The jungle boy tries to stop a herd of rogue elephants.

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★ 6.81941
MovieActionWestern
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MovieAnimationComedy
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