Trader Horn
“In the tradition of "King Solomon's Mines" and "Mogambo." Now the greatest adventure of them all.”
Synopsis
During the First World War a Hunter and trader in Africa joins forces with a couple looking for a source of platinum try to survive while fleeing British soldiers, dealing with German slavers and troops, natives and cannibals.
Top Cast
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Rod Taylor
Trader Horn
Anne Heywood
Nicole Mercer
Jean Sorel
Emil DuMond
Don Knight
Colonel Sinclair
Stack Pierce
Malugi
Ed Bernard
Apague
Erik Holland
Lt. Medford
Robert Miller Driscoll
Alfredo
Solomon Karriem
Red Sun
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Orange Stripe
Willie Harris
Blue Star
Caro Kenyatta
Umbopa
Oliver Givens
Dancer
Curt Lowens
Schmidt
John Siegfried
German Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reza Badiyi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethelreda Lewis, William W. Norton, Edward Harper
- Original Score
- Shelly Manne
- Original Title
- Trader Horn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reza Badiyi
Ethelreda Lewis, William W. Norton, Edward Harper
Shelly Manne
Ronald W. Browne
George Folsey Jr.
Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Ziker
Stunt Coordinator
Reza Badiyi
Director
William W. Norton
Writer
Edward Harper
Writer
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Shelly Manne
Original Music Composer
Ronald W. Browne
Director of Photography
George Folsey Jr.
Editor
Joseph M. Altadonna
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trader Horn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trader Horn about?
During the First World War a Hunter and trader in Africa joins forces with a couple looking for a source of platinum try to survive while fleeing British soldiers, dealing with German slavers and troops, natives and cannibals.
Who directed Trader Horn?
Trader Horn was directed by Reza Badiyi.
Who stars in Trader Horn?
The principal cast of Trader Horn includes Rod Taylor, Anne Heywood, Jean Sorel, Don Knight, Stack Pierce.
When was Trader Horn released and how long is it?
Trader Horn was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Trader Horn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trader Horn was composed by Shelly Manne.
Is Trader Horn based on a book or true story?
Trader Horn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ethelreda Lewis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trader Horn?
Trader Horn holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).