The Dark Continent
赤道直下一万粁 アフリカ横断
Synopsis
Documentary following the travels of the Waseda University Middle-Africa Expedition Team and their encounters with the beauty of the African continent and the life and customs of its people. Locations include Mombasa, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Nairobi, Kenya, Lake Victoria, the Congo River, and Leopoldville.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Score
- Ikuma Dan
- Original Title
- 赤道直下一万粁 アフリカ横断
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Nihon Eiga Shinsha, TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ikuma Dan
Shigeo Hayashida, Shunsuke Imamura
Chōnosuke Ise, Haru Omine
Nobuyo Horiba
Department Leadership Roster
Nobuyo Horiba
Producer
Shigeo Hayashida
Director of Photography
Shunsuke Imamura
Director of Photography
Chōnosuke Ise
Editor
Haru Omine
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Dark Continent.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark Continent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dark Continent about?
Documentary following the travels of the Waseda University Middle-Africa Expedition Team and their encounters with the beauty of the African continent and the life and customs of its people. Locations include Mombasa, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Nairobi, Kenya, Lake Victoria, the Congo River, and Leopoldville.
Who directed The Dark Continent?
The Dark Continent was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Dark Continent?
The principal cast of The Dark Continent includes Frankie Sakai.
When was The Dark Continent released and how long is it?
The Dark Continent was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dark Continent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dark Continent was composed by Ikuma Dan.