The Golden Idol
1954, English. Directed by Ford Beebe.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Bomba, the Jungle Boy: watch order
Cast & crew
- Ford BeebeDirector
- Johnny SheffieldBomba
- Anne KimbellKaren Marsh
- Paul GuilfoylePrince Ali Ben Mamoud
- Leonard MudieCommissioner Andy Barnes
- Smoki WhitfieldEli
- Rick VallinAbdullah
- Lane BradfordJoe Hawkins
- Roy GlennGomo
- James AdamsonEzekial
- William TannenSergeant Reed
- Robert BiceGate Guard
- Don C. HarveyOfficer Graves
Details
- Released
- 10 January 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ford Beebe
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Bomba, the Jungle Boy
1949 · 5.8/10
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Bomba on Panther Island
1949 · 5.1/10
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The Lost Volcano
1950 · 5.6/10
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Bomba and the Hidden City
1950 · 4.9/10
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The Lion Hunters
1951 · 6.2/10
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Elephant Stampede
1951 · 5.3/10
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African Treasure
1952 · 7.0/10
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Bomba and the Jungle Girl
1952 · 5.6/10
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Safari Drums
1953 · 6.0/10
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The Golden Idol: quick answers
What should I watch before The Golden Idol?
Watch Elephant Stampede (1951), African Treasure (1952), Bomba and the Jungle Girl (1952), and Safari Drums (1953) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Golden Idol?
Next in the series: Killer Leopard (1954) and Lord of the Jungle (1955).
Is The Golden Idol worth watching?
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How long is The Golden Idol?
The Golden Idol runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does The Golden Idol have a post-credits scene?
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The Golden Idol parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Golden Idol is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Golden Idol on?
The Golden Idol isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 January 1954. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Golden Idol?
If you liked The Golden Idol, try Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog, The Black Pirate, Primal: Tales of Savagery.
Who directed The Golden Idol?
The Golden Idol (1954) was directed by Ford Beebe and stars Johnny Sheffield, Anne Kimbell, Paul Guilfoyle.