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 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, 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.