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Sanders of the River
Sanders of the River

Sanders of the River

He Breaks Loose in the Jungle!

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AdventureDrama

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A British District Officer in Nigeria in the 1930s rules his area strictly but justly. He struggles with gun-runners and slavers with the aid of a loyal native chief.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

10 May 1935

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

Bosambo

Leslie Banks

Leslie Banks

Commissioner R.G. Sanders

Nina Mae McKinney

Nina Mae McKinney

Lilongo

Robert Cochran

Robert Cochran

Lieutenant Tibbets (as Robert Cochrane)

Martin Walker

Martin Walker

J. Ferguson

Tony Wane

Tony Wane

King Mofolaba

Marqués De Portago

Marqués De Portago

Farini (as Marquis De Portago)

Eric Maturin

Eric Maturin

Smith

Allan Jeayes

Allan Jeayes

Father O'Leary

Charles Carson

Charles Carson

Governor of the Territory

Richard Grey

Richard Grey

Captain Hamilton

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