"Beyound Mombasa" is a very dated movie that won't play so well in the 21st century. This is because the film is set in Kenya and features a lot of white people who refer to the locals as 'boys' and they tend to be very paternalistic.
When the story begins, the ne'er do well, Matt Campbell (Cornel Wilde) arrives in Mombasa, Kenya, looking for his brother. However, he's told that the brother who sent for him has since been murdered! He also is told that the mine the brother referred to in his letters is worthless. But why would he call for his brother when the mine is worthless and who would kill the man if he had no assets? Clearly someone is lying....and claims that the Leopard Cult members killed him seem sketchy to say the least.
Up through the 1950s, it was common in American and British films to show colonialism is a very positive light. After many colonies became independent and others pushed for this as well, such films became unfashionable, as public opinion turned against the notion that white folks need to control various peoples of color about the globe. This, combined with an amazingly dull screenplay and second-tier acting make this an easy film to skip. Not terrible, but also not good either.
By the way, early in the film they are talking about some locals being head shrinkers. This is something that NEVER has been documented in Africa...only small portions of South America. Also, while not a goof like this one, the attacking crocodile is clearly a model and looks ridiculous.
