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Kongo (1932)
Director: William J. Cowen
Cast: Walter Huston, Lupe Vélez, Conrad Nagel, Virginia Bruce
Runtime87 min
RatingNR
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The ruthless Flint, a disabled man, rules an isolated region of Kongo like an omnipotent god, through superstition and sadism, living only for the day when he can get revenge on the man who ruined his life.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Kongo (1932) directed by William J. Cowen is a little-known but critically acclaimed early horror drama film. While it did not receive any major awards recognition, it has developed a cult following over the years and holds a respectable 7.2/10 rating on IMDb, indicating generally positive audience reception.
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Fans of 1930s adventure dramas and horror will appreciate the unique blend of genres and director William J. Cowen's atmospheric direction in the 1932 film Kongo, featuring a commanding performance by Walter Huston as the ruthless, disabled ruler of an isolated region.
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Kongo is a 1932 American pre-Code film directed by William J. Cowen and starring Walter Huston, Lupe Vélez, Conrad Nagel, and Virginia Bruce. It is an adaptation of the 1926 Broadway play of the same name that starred Huston as well. The film is also a remake of the 1928 silent film West of Zanzibar, which was based too on the 1926 play. That earlier film was directed by Tod Browning and stars Lon Chaney and Lionel Barrymore.
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