Man from Deep River (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 5.9

Man from Deep River poster

Released in 1972, Man from Deep River is an adventure and horror film directed by Umberto Lenzi, running about 93 minutes. “WHERE ADVENTURE ENDS... AND HELL BEGINS!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A photographer in the rain forest is captured by wild natives, and after months of living with them, he marries the chief's daughter and helps protect the village from a vicious cannibal tribe.

Who’s in it. Man from Deep River stars Ivan Rassimov as John Bradley, Me Me Lai as Marayå, Prasitsak Singhara as Taima and Sulallewan Suxantat as Karen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Man from Deep River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man from Deep River page.

If you liked it. Fans of Man from Deep River tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Man from Deep River (1972)?
In CA, Man from Deep River is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Man from Deep River worth watching?
Man from Deep River holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Man from Deep River?
Man from Deep River stars Ivan Rassimov, Me Me Lai, Prasitsak Singhara, Sulallewan Suxantat and Ong Ard.
When was Man from Deep River released?
Man from Deep River was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.