Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Alan Howard
Donald Sinden
Inspector Drummond
Virginia McKenna
Mary Crawford
Basil Sydney
Mr Crawford
Marie Ney
Mrs Crawford
Joseph Tomelty
Doctor Hughes
Earl Cameron
Karanja
Orlando Martins
Headman
Frank Singuineau
Waweru
Huntley Campbell
Joshua
Slim Harris
Chege
Glyn Lawson
Mundati
Harry Quashie
Thakla
John Chandos
Settler
Desmond Roberts
Colonel Bridgeman
Errol John
African Inspector
Ben Johnson
Kimani
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Desmond Hurst
- Screenplay & Story
- John Baines
- Original Score
- Francis Chagrin
- Original Title
- Simba
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Group Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Desmond Hurst
John Baines, Anthony Perry
Francis Chagrin
Geoffrey Unsworth
Peter De Sarigny
Department Leadership Roster
Peter De Sarigny
Producer
Brian Desmond Hurst
Director
John Baines
Screenplay
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Simba.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Simba
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Simba about?
A European family in East Africa finds itself caught up in an uprising by local black Africans against their white colonial masters. Based on the Mau-Mau rebellion in Kenya in the early 1950s.
Who directed Simba?
Simba was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.
Who stars in Simba?
The principal cast of Simba includes Dirk Bogarde, Donald Sinden, Virginia McKenna, Basil Sydney, Marie Ney.
When was Simba released and how long is it?
Simba was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Simba?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Simba was composed by Francis Chagrin.
Is Simba based on a book or true story?
Simba is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anthony Perry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Simba?
Simba holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).