Fury of the Congo

Fury of the Congo (1951) is the sixth film in Columbia Pictures' Jungle Jim series, starring Johnny Weissmuller as the titular character for the sixth time. Directed by William Berke and written by Carroll Young, it follows Jungle Jim and pilot Ronald Cameron as they search for Professor Dunham, who is tracking the legendary Okongo creature. The Okongo, a hybrid of antelope and zebra, holds significance for local tribes, whose males have been kidnapped by hunters seeking its potent glands. Assisted by tribal chief Leta, Jim rescues Dunham but uncovers Cameron as the leader of the hunters. After a series of confrontations, including a desert spider battle and a sandstorm, Cameron dies in a fall. The film concludes with the tribe's victory.

The production began under the title *Jungle Menace* and featured Tamba, a chimpanzee actor, as Jim's pet. Filming took place at Vasquez Rocks and Corriganville in June 1950. Released in February 1951, it received mixed reviews: The Hollywood Reporter praised its excitement for action fans, while Variety deemed it mediocre, noting its juvenile appeal.