Queen of the Amazons

A determined woman on a mission to find her missing fiancé, she travels from India to Africa and proves herself capable under pressure. Jean orchestrates the rescue, uses her sharp aim, and negotiates with wary locals to keep the group moving. Her bold leadership anchors the story as danger escalates.

Jean's fiancé whose safari disappears into mystery; he is later shown to have fallen for Zita, the Amazon Queen. His cryptic past with ivory hunters drives the plot forward as the team uncovers who he truly is and where he went. His fate becomes a catalyst for the rescue mission.

A capable member of the expedition who supports the search and provides practical know-how for navigating the jungle. He collaborates with Jean and the others to plan the rescue, balancing caution with courage. His presence reinforces the team’s morale during peril.

An intellectual presence in the group who offers commentary and knowledge about the jungle and its dangers. He helps interpret clues and adds a layer of scholarly perspective to the mission. His observations help keep the group oriented amid uncertainty.

Safari cook and raconteur who regales the group with tales and poetry, providing moments of levity in a tense journey. His eccentric stories remind the team of resilience and wit under stress. He also contributes to the group’s survival with practical know-how.

Initially distrustful of women on safaris, he proves to be a capable guide who rises to the challenge. He ultimately agrees to lead the expedition, using his skill to navigate the wild and keep the group safe. His evolving attitude mirrors the film’s themes of competence and partnership.

Greg Jones’s father and the group’s narrator, he provides a steady, veteran perspective on events. His narration frames the adventure and grounds the mission in a seasoned, hierarchical authority. He serves as a link to the fiancé’s backstory and motives.

District Commissioner of the area who represents local authority and the policy side of the mission. He signals the tension between official efforts and the dangers of ivory poaching. He adds an administrative counterpoint to the expedition’s bold action.

A regal figure in the jungle who captivates Greg and embodies the exotic allure and danger of the African wilderness. Her presence adds a romantic tension to the rescue mission and hints at the politics of the jungle world. She represents a powerful, enigmatic force within the story.

A native woman who has intimate knowledge of the jungle and web of relationships surrounding the expedition. She acts as a bridge between the locals and the outsiders, adding tension and insight to decisions made in the field. Her role helps anchor the jungle setting within the group’s dynamics.

A native hunter who shares crucial information about the safari’s real participants and warns the group about danger, before being shot through Jean’s room window. He clarifies the conflict between ivory hunters and the expedition. His presence foreshadows the threats hiding in the jungle.