Watusi
1959, English. Directed by Kurt Neumann.
Guardians of King Solomon's Mines!
Following WWI, fortune hunter Allen Quartermain's son Harry travels to Africa to search for King Solomon's mines. He dons a special medallion given by his father from the Watusi tribe, who guard the mines. Along the way, Harry and his friend Rick meet and take with them Erica, daughter of a missionary killed by a local tribe.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Kurt NeumannDirector
- George MontgomeryHarry Quartermain
- Taina ElgErica Neuler
- David FarrarRick Cobb
- Dan SeymourMohamet
- Robert GoodwinJim-Jim
- Rex IngramUmbopa
- Anthony M. DavisAmtaga
- Paul ThompsonGagool
- Harold DyrenforthWilhelm von Kentner
- Charles SwainM'ban (uncredited)
- Martin WilkinsWounded Native (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 25 March 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Clavell
- Budget
- $485K
- Box office
- $1.5M
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What Watusi is based on
Watusi is based on King Solomon's Mines (1885) by H. Rider Haggard.
1885
King Solomon's Mines
By H. Rider Haggard
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Watusi: quick answers
What should I watch before Watusi?
Watch King Solomon's Mines (1950) first.
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How long is Watusi?
Watusi runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is Watusi on?
Watusi isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 March 1959. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Watusi?
If you liked Watusi, try Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, King Solomon's Mines, Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes.
Who directed Watusi?
Watusi (1959) was directed by Kurt Neumann and stars George Montgomery, Taina Elg, David Farrar.
What is Watusi based on?
Watusi is based on King Solomon's Mines (1885) by H. Rider Haggard.