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Walk Into Paradise (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1957, Walk Into Paradise is an adventure film directed by Lee Robinson, running about 93 minutes. “Last frontier of the real witch doctor!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Steve McAllister, an Australian official for The New Guinea Administration, gets orders to investigate an oil discovery by Ned 'Shark-Eye' Kelly in the interior. He selects his native policeman, Sergeant-Major Towalaka, to accompany him on his "walk into hell" and then finds that a French lady doctor, Louise Dumurcet, is to go with them part of the journey. They find the malaria-stricken Jeff Clayton in a deserted village and he joins the trek. They are captured by jungle-natives but are released after Dr. Dumurcet cures the fever-stricken children of the chief.

Who’s in it. Walk Into Paradise stars Chips Rafferty as Steve MacAllister, Françoise Christophe as Dr. Louise Dumarcet, Reg Lye and Pierre Cressoy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Walk Into Paradise 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 Walk Into Paradise page.

If you liked it. Fans of Walk Into Paradise 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 Walk Into Paradise (1957)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Walk Into Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Walk Into Paradise worth watching?
Walk Into Paradise holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Walk Into Paradise?
Walk Into Paradise stars Chips Rafferty, Françoise Christophe, Reg Lye, Pierre Cressoy and Sergeant Major Somu.
When was Walk Into Paradise released?
Walk Into Paradise was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.