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The Amazon Head Hunters

The Amazon Head Hunters

May 01, 1931 · 1h 11m

Rated 8 out of 10

Director

Marquis de Wavrin

Overview

It is thanks to this film that the Marquis gained notoriety with a wider audience. The film is the result of film footage shot between May 1926 and June 1930 in several South American countries. Departing from Guayaquil, he first went to the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific. Upon returning to the capital of Ecuador, chance brought him to the Ocaina Indians, the Boro, the Napo, the Jivaro and the Piro. He explored the Incan mines of Machu Picchu, discovered only a few years prior, and ended his journey on the famed Guano islands. The musical score, inspired by traditional Indian music, was created by Maurice Jaubert.

Cast of The Amazon Head Hunters

Crew of The Amazon Head Hunters

About The Amazon Head Hunters

What is The Amazon Head Hunters about?

It is thanks to this film that the Marquis gained notoriety with a wider audience. The film is the result of film footage shot between May 1926 and June 1930 in several South American countries. Departing from Guayaquil, he first went to the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific. Upon returning to the capital of Ecuador, chance brought him to the Ocaina Indians, the Boro, the Napo, the Jivaro and the…

When was The Amazon Head Hunters released?

The Amazon Head Hunters was released on May 1, 1931.

How long is The Amazon Head Hunters?

The Amazon Head Hunters runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

Who directed The Amazon Head Hunters?

The Amazon Head Hunters was directed by Marquis de Wavrin.

Who is in the cast of The Amazon Head Hunters?

The cast of The Amazon Head Hunters includes Marquis de Wavrin (Himself) and Fred Shields (Narrator).

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