The Golden Idol (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1954, The Golden Idol is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Ford Beebe, running about 70 minutes. “TERROR REVOLT SPLITS CONGO!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prince Ali wants the Golden Idol of Watusi and hires a ruthless hunter to get it for him. Bomba has the idol and, with the help of Commissioner Barnes, Eli, and a beautiful archeologist, he foils Ali's plans.
Who’s in it. The Golden Idol stars Johnny Sheffield as Bomba, Anne Kimbell as Karen Marsh, Paul Guilfoyle as Prince Ali Ben Mamoud and Leonard Mudie as Commissioner Andy Barnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Golden Idol has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Idol page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Idol tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Idol (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Idol change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden Idol worth watching?
- The Golden Idol holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Idol?
- The Golden Idol stars Johnny Sheffield, Anne Kimbell, Paul Guilfoyle, Leonard Mudie and Smoki Whitfield.
- When was The Golden Idol released?
- The Golden Idol was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.