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What an absolutely crazy film. This film pretty much defines what a Pre-code film is. It was a late night watch and I was just stunned how crazy this film is.
What an absolutely crazy film. This film pretty much defines what a Pre-code film is. It was a late night watch and I was just stunned how crazy this film is.
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Reply by northcoast
on February 14, 2022 at 7:13 AM
Yes, it was quite something.
Undercurrents of smoldering, interracial sexuality, the oppressiveness of a white colonial administrator, and surreal, rising insanity amongst the heat and assorted dangers of the jungle. Concerning Walter Huston's character, in some ways, one could see him as the precursor for the Colonel Kurtz character of Apocalypse Now.
I am expecting genplant29 to show up here at some point. He often has very insightful things to say about early films such as this.
Reply by bratface
on February 14, 2022 at 3:48 PM
It's also, a remake of West of Zanzibar. Which was based on a play called Kongo, starring Huston.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_of_Zanzibar_(1928_film)
Reply by Steve
on February 14, 2022 at 3:54 PM
Yeah I saw that it is. I'm not sure I'm ready to watch this one again. Amazing film but you just feel dirty when it's over.
Reply by bratface
on February 14, 2022 at 3:59 PM
I have never seen it & really have no wish to?
Reply by Steve
on February 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM
it is a great example of pre-code but you have to be in a mood! Pretty grim.