An endocrinologist in a dysfunctional marriage with an aging, alcoholic wife journeys to Africa seeking a drug that will restore youth.An endocrinologist in a dysfunctional marriage with an aging, alcoholic wife journeys to Africa seeking a drug that will restore youth.An endocrinologist in a dysfunctional marriage with an aging, alcoholic wife journeys to Africa seeking a drug that will restore youth.
- Drunk
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- Detective Joe
- (uncredited)
- Ladu - Lead Bearer
- (uncredited)
- Detective Chief
- (uncredited)
- Nandos Warrior Leader
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThe film's working title was The Leech. According to contemporary reviews, the filmmakers mixed stock footage of African wildlife and tribal dances with scenes shot in the studio.
- GoofsWhen the adventurers are first imprisoned in the hut, they have no luggage; the room is bare. But when the guide goes back supposedly for the gold necklace, suddenly their luggage is there, including a case of dynamite.
- Quotes
[Confronting his alcoholic wife]
Dr. Paul Talbot: It's interesting to watch a "bottle baby" defend her weakness. One thing I can say for you, your approach is always different. Today, it's complete submission. I can't even get a rise out of you. You know, I think I like you better when you're sloppy drunk and violent. That's the real you, and that's the one I like, the one that hates me and gives me a chance to hate back.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Aweful Movies with Deadly Earnest: The Leech Woman (1968)
One thing I liked about this movie was the way that every single character is awful in some way. There's a good story though it is a bit slow to start with. Some viewers have moaned about the rather obvious stock footage but anyone who is a fan of movies of this era will recognise it as just par for the course on a quick cheapie like this.
Give it a try, despite the tacky name it's quite a good story and worth a watch.
- sebpopcorn
- Oct 2, 2008
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- Runtime1 hour 17 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1