White Witch Doctor (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1953, White Witch Doctor is an adventure film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 96 minutes. “The story of a woman who followed a dream to the end of the earth ... and found a love that will live to the end of time !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ellen Burton arrives in Africa to join Dr. Mary as her nurse, bringing modern medicine to the native peoples. Lonni Douglas, an animal wrangler and fortune hunter, agrees to take her upriver, despite his misgivings about her suitability for Africa. They battle escaped gorillas, hostile natives, infected lion wounds, and hostile witch doctors to reach their destination and on the way, they fall in love. Will their contrasting interests doom their romance?
Who’s in it. White Witch Doctor stars Susan Hayward as Ellen Burton, Robert Mitchum as John 'Lonni' Douglas, Walter Slezak as Huysman and Timothy Carey as Jarrett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, White Witch Doctor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Witch Doctor page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Witch Doctor 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 Witch Doctor (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Witch Doctor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is White Witch Doctor worth watching?
- White Witch Doctor holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Witch Doctor?
- White Witch Doctor stars Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, Walter Slezak, Timothy Carey and Mashood Ajala.
- When was White Witch Doctor released?
- White Witch Doctor was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.