Rhodes of Africa
Synopsis
Rhodes of Africa is a 1936 British biographical film charting the life of Cecil Rhodes. It was directed by Berthold Viertel and starred Walter Huston, Oskar Homolka, Basil Sydney and Bernard Lee.
Top Cast
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Walter Huston
Cecil John Rhodes
Oskar Homolka
Ohm Paul Kruger
Basil Sydney
Dr. Jim Jameson
Peggy Ashcroft
Anna Carpenter
Frank Cellier
Barney Barnato
Renee De Vaux
Mrs. Paul Kruger
Bernard Lee
Cartwright
Percy Parsons
Hendricks
Lewis Casson
Rev. Charles Helm
Ndaniso Kumala
King Lobengula
Ndanisa Kumalo
King Lobengula (as Ndanisa Kumalo of Matabele Land)
Miles Malleson
Minor Role (uncredited)
Glennis Lorimer
Cartwright's fiancee
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Berthold Viertel
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Barringer, Leslie Arliss, Sarah Gertrude Millin, Miles Malleson
- Original Title
- Rhodes of Africa
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Berthold Viertel
Michael Barringer, Leslie Arliss, Sarah Gertrude Millin, Miles Malleson
Bernard Knowles, S.R. Bonnett
Derek N. Twist
Department Leadership Roster
Berthold Viertel
Director
Derek N. Twist
Editor
Michael Barringer
Writer
Leslie Arliss
Writer
Joe Strassner
Costume Design
Bernard Knowles
Director of Photography
S.R. Bonnett
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhodes of Africa
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What is Rhodes of Africa about?
Rhodes of Africa is a 1936 British biographical film charting the life of Cecil Rhodes. It was directed by Berthold Viertel and starred Walter Huston, Oskar Homolka, Basil Sydney and Bernard Lee.
Who directed Rhodes of Africa?
Rhodes of Africa was directed by Berthold Viertel.
Who stars in Rhodes of Africa?
The principal cast of Rhodes of Africa includes Walter Huston, Oskar Homolka, Basil Sydney, Peggy Ashcroft, Frank Cellier.
When was Rhodes of Africa released and how long is it?
Rhodes of Africa was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Rhodes of Africa based on a book or true story?
Rhodes of Africa is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Sarah Gertrude Millin".