Death Drums Along the River
Synopsis
A British colonial policeman in Africa investigates a murder in a hospital up river.
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Death Drums Along The River - ComingSoon
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Huntington
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Alan Towers, Lawrence Huntington, Kevin Kavanagh, Nicolas Roeg, Edgar Wallace
- Original Score
- Sidney Torch
- Original Title
- Death Drums Along the River
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Constantin Film, Hallam Productions, Big Ben Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Huntington
Harry Alan Towers, Lawrence Huntington, Kevin Kavanagh, Nicolas Roeg, Edgar Wallace
Sidney Torch
Allan Morrison
Harry Alan Towers
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Huntington
Director
Harry Alan Towers
Writer
Lawrence Huntington
Writer
Kevin Kavanagh
Writer
Nicolas Roeg
Writer
Allan Morrison
Editor
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Drums Along the River
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What is Death Drums Along the River about?
A British colonial policeman in Africa investigates a murder in a hospital up river.
Who directed Death Drums Along the River?
Death Drums Along the River was directed by Lawrence Huntington.
Who stars in Death Drums Along the River?
The principal cast of Death Drums Along the River includes Richard Todd, Marianne Koch, Albert Lieven, Walter Rilla, Jeremy Lloyd.
When was Death Drums Along the River released and how long is it?
Death Drums Along the River was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Death Drums Along the River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Drums Along the River was composed by Sidney Torch.
Is Death Drums Along the River based on a book or true story?
Death Drums Along the River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Drums Along the River?
Death Drums Along the River holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).