Sanders of the River
“He Breaks Loose in the Jungle!”
Synopsis
A British District Officer in Nigeria in the 1930s rules his area strictly but justly. He struggles with gun-runners and slavers with the aid of a loyal native chief.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zoltan Korda
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Dell, Lajos Biró, Edgar Wallace
- Original Score
- Michael Spolianski
- Original Title
- Sanders of the River
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, London Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zoltan Korda
Jeffrey Dell, Lajos Biró, Edgar Wallace
Michael Spolianski
Louis Page, Georges Périnal, Osmond Borradaile
Charles Crichton
Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Crichton
Editor
Michael Spolianski
Original Music Composer
Alexander Korda
Producer
Zoltan Korda
Director
Louis Page
Director of Photography
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Osmond Borradaile
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanders of the River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sanders of the River about?
A British District Officer in Nigeria in the 1930s rules his area strictly but justly. He struggles with gun-runners and slavers with the aid of a loyal native chief.
Who directed Sanders of the River?
Sanders of the River was directed by Zoltan Korda.
Who stars in Sanders of the River?
The principal cast of Sanders of the River includes Paul Robeson, Leslie Banks, Nina Mae McKinney, Robert Cochran, Martin Walker.
When was Sanders of the River released and how long is it?
Sanders of the River was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Sanders of the River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sanders of the River was composed by Michael Spolianski.
Is Sanders of the River based on a book or true story?
Sanders of the River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sanders of the River?
Sanders of the River holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).