Caxambu! 1967
When a high-stakes diamond heist turns into a nightmare survival tale, the criminals who hijacked a cargo plane find themselves marooned deep in the untamed jungles of Brazil's Caxambu region. Directed by the adventurous W. Lee Wilder, *Caxambu!
Director: W. Lee Wilder
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caxambu! (1967) about?
*Caxambu!* follows a gang of thieves who hijack an aircraft laden with diamonds, only to crash in the remote jungles of Brazil. Stranded far from civilization, they soon face the brutal reality of the Amazon when hostile headhunters begin stalking them through the dense foliage.
Who directed Caxambu!?
The film was directed by W. Lee Wilder, a filmmaker known for his adventurous and often eccentric action stories.
Who stars in Caxambu!?
The cast includes John Ireland, Carol Ohmart, Keith Larsen, Gordon Blackman, and Lucien Pan.
Is Caxambu! (1967) worth watching?
While *Caxambu!* lacks the polish of big-studio blockbusters, its raw, no-frills action and exotic setting make it a fun if flawed curiosity. Fans of vintage adventure films—or anyone craving a gritty survival tale set in the wilds of the Amazon—may find it a guilty pleasure worth tracking down.
How long is Caxambu!?
The film runs for 85 minutes.
About Caxambu! (1967) — A hijacked plane crashes into the Amazon; now the thieves must survive the jungle's deadliest hunters
When a high-stakes diamond heist turns into a nightmare survival tale, the criminals who hijacked a cargo plane find themselves marooned deep in the untamed jungles of Brazil's Caxambu region. Directed by the adventurous W. Lee Wilder, *Caxambu! (1967)* plunges viewers into a pulse-pounding chase through dense foliage, where ruthless thieves must outrun not only their own greed but an even deadlier foe—fearsome Amazonian headhunters. With the clock ticking and the jungle closing in, the group's final stand becomes a desperate fight for survival against both nature's fury and their own relentless pursuers.
Wilder's B-movie gem blends action-packed daring with the gritty realism of survival horror, crafting a tense, low-budget thrill ride that feels like a lost chapter from an Indiana Jones playbook. Backed by the rugged charisma of John Ireland and the striking presence of Carol Ohmart, *Caxambu!* delivers a rough-and-tumble adventure that's as unpredictable as it is exhilarating—perfect for fans of vintage pulp-style escapism.