

Nagana
“The Battle-Royal of the Jungle Horde”
Synopsis
A doctor searches for the cure for nagana, the sleeping sickness caused by the tsetse fly.
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February 1, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst L. Frank
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Ryan, Dale Van Every, Lester Cohen
- Original Title
- Nagana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst L. Frank
Don Ryan, Dale Van Every, Lester Cohen
Robert Carlisle
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Don Ryan
Writer
Dale Van Every
Writer
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Robert Carlisle
Editor
Ernst L. Frank
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nagana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nagana about?
A doctor searches for the cure for nagana, the sleeping sickness caused by the tsetse fly.
Who directed Nagana?
Nagana was directed by Ernst L. Frank.
Who stars in Nagana?
The principal cast of Nagana includes Tala Birell, Melvyn Douglas, Miki Morita, Onslow Stevens, Everett Brown.
When was Nagana released and how long is it?
Nagana was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
















