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Zanzibar

1940-03-08 · 70 min · ★ 9.0

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A beautiful young woman organizes an expedition to Africa to search for a sacred skull that is worshiped by the locals.

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Directors
Harold D. Schuster
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lola LaneLola LaneJan Browning
James CraigJames CraigSteve Marland
Eduardo CiannelliEduardo CiannelliKoski
Tom FaddenTom FaddenRhad Ramsey
Robert FischerRobert FischerThe Sultan
Henry VictorHenry VictorMate Simpson
Clarence MuseClarence MuseBino
Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. HindsDale
Oscar O'SheaOscar O'SheaCaptain Craig
Abner BibermanAbner BibermanAba
Lionel PapeMichael Drayton
Everett BrownEverett BrownUmboga
Harry StubbsHarry StubbsAlf
MalaMalaMala

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