The King of the Kongo
1929, English. Directed by Richard Thorpe.
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A Secret Service agent seeks his missing brother in Africa, and finds his mission complicated by ivory thieves, a girl with a mysterious past, and a troublesome gorilla.
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Richard ThorpeDirector
- Jacqueline LoganDiana Martin
- Walter MillerLarry Trent
- Richard TuckerChief of the Secret Service
- Boris KarloffScarface Macklin
- Larry SteersJack Drake
- Harry ToddCommodore
- Richard NeillTom Trent
- Lafe McKeeTrader John
- J.P. LockneyFather Ricardo
- William P. BurtMooney
- J. Gordon RussellDerelict
- Robert FrazierDakka
Details
- Released
- 29 August 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Sinclair Drago, Wyndham Gittens
- Budget
- $40K
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How long is The King of the Kongo?
The King of the Kongo runs 189 minutes (3h 9m).
Does The King of the Kongo have a post-credits scene?
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The King of the Kongo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The King of the Kongo is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The King of the Kongo on?
The King of the Kongo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 August 1929. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King of the Kongo?
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Who directed The King of the Kongo?
The King of the Kongo (1929) was directed by Richard Thorpe and stars Jacqueline Logan, Walter Miller, Richard Tucker.