Song of Freedom
“The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year”
Synopsis
John Zinga, a descendent of slaves, has an ancient medallion around his neck and a fragment of song passed down generations. He is an English dockworker with a magnificent voice and a yearning to learn his roots.
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Paul Robeson
John 'Johnny' Zinga
Elisabeth Welch
Ruth Zinga
Esme Percy
Gabriel Donozetti
Robert Adams
Monty
James Solomon
Native Leader
Tony Wane
Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)
Ronald Simpson
Mr. Blane, the Pianist
George Mozart
Bert Puddick
Jenny Dean
Marian
Joan Fred Emney
Nell Puddick
Bernard Ansell
Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)
Johnnie Schofield
Ambrose Manning
Trader
Arthur Elliott
- (as Honorable Arthur Eliot)
Cornelia Smith
Queen Zinga (as Miss C. Smith)
Sydney Benson
Gate-Keeper (uncredited)
Cathleen Cavanagh
Woman (uncredited)
Alf Goddard
Alf, the Bartender (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Elder Wills
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Wallace, Dorothy Holloway, Ingram D'Abbes, Fenn Sherie, Michael Barringer, Philip Lindsay
- Original Title
- Song of Freedom
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Elder Wills
Claude Wallace, Dorothy Holloway, Ingram D'Abbes, Fenn Sherie, Michael Barringer, Philip Lindsay
Harry Rose, Thomas Glover, Eric Cross
Arthur Tavares
Will Hammer
Department Leadership Roster
J. Elder Wills
Director
Michael Barringer
Writer
Philip Lindsay
Writer
Will Hammer
Producer
Harry Rose
Director of Photography
Thomas Glover
Director of Photography
Eric Cross
Director of Photography
Arthur Tavares
Editor
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Hammer Film Productions
A Hammer Film Productions Ltd. é uma produtora cinematográfica britânica com sede em Londres. Fundada em 1934, a empresa é mais conhecida por uma série de filmes de terror gótico e fantasia produzidos entre meados da década de 1950 e a década de 1970. Muitos deles envolvem personagens clássicos do terror, como o Barão Victor Frankenstein, o Conde Drácula e a Múmia, que a Hammer reintroduziu ao público filmando-os em cores vibrantes pela primeira vez. A Hammer também produziu ficção científica, thrillers, filmes noir e comédias, bem como, nos anos seguintes, séries de televisão.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Freedom
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What is Song of Freedom about?
John Zinga, a descendent of slaves, has an ancient medallion around his neck and a fragment of song passed down generations. He is an English dockworker with a magnificent voice and a yearning to learn his roots.
Who directed Song of Freedom?
Song of Freedom was directed by J. Elder Wills.
Who stars in Song of Freedom?
The principal cast of Song of Freedom includes Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, Esme Percy, Robert Adams, James Solomon.
When was Song of Freedom released and how long is it?
Song of Freedom was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.