West of Zanzibar
“They Plunder The Ivory Coast”
Synopsis
Game warden Bob Payton tracks an ivory smuggling ring through some of the most treacherous passages of the African veldt.
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Anthony Steel
Bob Payton
Sheila Sim
Mary Payton
Edric Connor
Ushingo
Orlando Martins
M'Kwongi
William Simons
Tim Payton
Martin Benson
Dhofar
David Osieli
Ambrose
Bethlehem Sketch
Bethlehem
Peter Illing
Yhingoni
Juma
Juma
Martin Benson
Lawyer Dhofar
Edward Johnson
Half Breed
Howard Marion-Crawford
Wood
Stuart Lindsell
Colonel Ryan
Alan Webb
Alan, Bob's Boss (uncredited)
Sheik Abdullah
Dhow Captain
Joanna Kitau
Ketch African
Roy Cable
Senior Official
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Watt
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Catto, Harry Watt, Jack Whittingham
- Original Score
- Alan Rawsthorne
- Original Title
- West of Zanzibar
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Schlesinger Organization, Ealing Studios, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Watt
Max Catto, Harry Watt, Jack Whittingham
Alan Rawsthorne
Paul Beeson
Peter Bezencenet
Michael Balcon, Leslie Norman
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Watt
Director
Peter Bezencenet
Editor
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
Michael Balcon
Producer
Leslie Norman
Producer
Max Catto
Writer
Jack Whittingham
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About West of Zanzibar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is West of Zanzibar about?
Game warden Bob Payton tracks an ivory smuggling ring through some of the most treacherous passages of the African veldt.
Who directed West of Zanzibar?
West of Zanzibar was directed by Harry Watt.
Who stars in West of Zanzibar?
The principal cast of West of Zanzibar includes Anthony Steel, Sheila Sim, Edric Connor, Orlando Martins, William Simons.
When was West of Zanzibar released and how long is it?
West of Zanzibar was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for West of Zanzibar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for West of Zanzibar was composed by Alan Rawsthorne.