White Pongo (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1945, White Pongo is an adventure and horror film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 71 minutes. “A Half-Human Monster Stalks The Jungle!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Suspecting that a safari guide is a wanted killer, undercover policeman Geoffrey Bishop (Richard Fraser) joins a safari led by the suspect for a scientist that hopes to find and prove that a fabled white gorilla is a missing link.
Who’s in it. White Pongo stars Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg as (archive footage), Mike Mizanin as Himself, Mariah Carey as Herself and Richard Fraser as Geoffrey Bishop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, White Pongo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Pongo page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Pongo 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 White Pongo (1945)?
- In US, White Pongo is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Pongo worth watching?
- White Pongo holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Pongo?
- White Pongo stars Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Mike Mizanin, Mariah Carey, Richard Fraser and John Cena.
- When was White Pongo released?
- White Pongo was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.