Fury of the Congo

Fury of the Congo

Year: 1951

Runtime: 69 mins

Language: English

Director: William Berke

AdventureCrimeAction

Jungle Jim must protect rare pony-like animals whose glands produce a powerful narcotic. On the way, he fights a giant spider.

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1

Rescue of the injured pilot

Jungle Jim spots a plane diving toward the river and dives into the water to rescue the injured pilot. He pulls Ronald Cameron from the deep waters and brings him to safety. Cameron reveals that he is searching for missing biochemistry professor Dunham at the request of the University of Cairo.

Congo jungle, by the river
2

Cameron's mission revealed

Cameron tells Jim that he is searching for missing biochemistry professor Dunham, at the University of Cairo's request. Dunham was last seen venturing into the jungle in search of the beast known as the Okongo.

Jungle camp
3

The Okongo and its mystery

From locals they learn about the Okongo, a revered creature of Congo's jungle, half-antelope and half-zebra. Its glands are rumored to contain a rare drug, making the Okongo a target for hunters and researchers alike.

Congo jungle
4

Leta's revelation

They meet tribal chief Leta, who explains that Dunham and all the male Okongo have been kidnapped by hunters seeking the drug. Jim, Leta, and Cameron resolve to confront the hunters and rescue the captive Okongo.

Leta's village, Congo
5

Approach to the hunters' hideout

The trio makes their way to the hunters' hideout to halt their sinister plans and rescue the captive Okongo. They brace for a dangerous confrontation and prepare to free Dunham.

Hunters' hideout, Congo
6

Clash at the hideout

Leta frees the captured Okongo; the beast attacks and kills one hunter. A scuffle ensues and Dunham smashes all the bottles of the extracted drug, sabotaging the hunters' operation.

Hunters' hideout
7

Escape into the desert

They flee the hideout into the desert, facing a sandstorm that tests their resolve. Jungle Jim fights a gigantic desert spider as they push forward toward safety.

Desert outskirts
8

Dunham is wounded

Dunham is shot during the escape and is left in Cameron and Leta's care. The professor's life hangs in the balance while his rescuers struggle to keep him alive.

Desert camp
9

Betrayal revealed

Dunham recognises Cameron as the leader of the hunters, but it is too late; Cameron and his henchmen capture them all. The group finds itself betrayed and imprisoned by the man they had trusted.

Cameron's trap site
10

Forced escort to the herd

Jim is commanded to bring the hunters to the main herd of Okongos. This forced march sets the stage for a final confrontation with the tribes and the hunters.

Main Okongo herd area
11

Final assault and Cameron's fall

When they reach the herd, the hunters are attacked by the armed wives of the male natives and the Okongos. Cameron escapes but falls from a cliff and dies.

Okongo herd area
12

Resolution and departure

Leta and the natives celebrate their victory, and Jungle Jim and Dunham make their leave from the jungle. The adventure ends with them departing as the Okongo house its secrets back to balance.

Congo jungle vicinity

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