African Treasure (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1952, African Treasure is an adventure film directed by Ford Beebe, running about 70 minutes. “Jungle drums echo the dangers of ruthless fortune seekers!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Against stock footage of lions, elephants and wildebeasts, Bomba the Jungle Boy captures a pair of nefarious diamond smugglers.
Who’s in it. African Treasure stars Johnny Sheffield as Bomba, Laurette Luez as Lita Sebastian, Leonard Mudie as Andy Barnes and Arthur Space as Greg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, African Treasure has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch African Treasure page.
If you liked it. Fans of African Treasure tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch African Treasure (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for African Treasure change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is African Treasure worth watching?
- African Treasure holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in African Treasure?
- African Treasure stars Johnny Sheffield, Laurette Luez, Leonard Mudie, Arthur Space and Lane Bradford.
- When was African Treasure released?
- African Treasure was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.