Zanzibar
“Captured...a victim for the sacrificial altar...because she dared solve the secret of the darkest continent!”
Synopsis
A beautiful young woman organizes an expedition to Africa to search for a sacred skull that is worshiped by the locals.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold D. Schuster
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Tombragel, Maurice Wright
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Zanzibar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold D. Schuster
Maurice Tombragel, Maurice Wright
Hans J. Salter
Warren Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tombragel
Screenplay
Maurice Wright
Screenplay
Harold D. Schuster
Director
Warren Douglas
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zanzibar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zanzibar about?
A beautiful young woman organizes an expedition to Africa to search for a sacred skull that is worshiped by the locals.
Who directed Zanzibar?
Zanzibar was directed by Harold D. Schuster.
Who stars in Zanzibar?
The principal cast of Zanzibar includes Lola Lane, James Craig, Eduardo Ciannelli, Tom Fadden, Robert Fischer.
When was Zanzibar released and how long is it?
Zanzibar was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Zanzibar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zanzibar was composed by Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zanzibar?
Zanzibar holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).