The Royal African Rifles
“Soldier of fortune and woman of mystery... trapped in Africa's raging tide of barbarism!”
Synopsis
A shipment of Vickers machine guns is stolen from a British warship in Bombasa Harbor, Africa, in 1914, and Denham is assigned to track them down. He poses as a hunter and follows a trail that leads him to Cunningham, a trader, who intends to sell the rifles to the Germans, and whose daughter, Jennifer, Denham loves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Original Title
- The Royal African Rifles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
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What is The Royal African Rifles about?
A shipment of Vickers machine guns is stolen from a British warship in Bombasa Harbor, Africa, in 1914, and Denham is assigned to track them down. He poses as a hunter and follows a trail that leads him to Cunningham, a trader, who intends to sell the rifles to the Germans, and whose daughter, Jennifer, Denham loves.
Who directed The Royal African Rifles?
The Royal African Rifles was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in The Royal African Rifles?
The principal cast of The Royal African Rifles includes Louis Hayward, Veronica Hurst, Michael Pate, Angela Greene, Steven Geray.
When was The Royal African Rifles released and how long is it?
The Royal African Rifles was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.