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Sanders of the River
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Sanders of the River

1935-05-10 · 88 min · ★ 5.6

Adventure · Drama

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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Directors
Zoltan Korda
Production companies
London Films Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul RobesonPaul RobesonBosambo
Leslie BanksLeslie BanksR.G. Sanders
Nina Mae McKinneyNina Mae McKinneyLilongo
Robert CochranLieutenant Tibbets
Martin WalkerMartin WalkerJ. Ferguson
Tony WaneKing Mofolaba
Marqués De PortagoMarqués De PortagoFarini
Eric MaturinEric MaturinSmith
Allan JeayesAllan JeayesFather O'Leary
Charles CarsonCharles CarsonGovernor of the Territory
Richard GreyCaptain Hamilton

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