Sanders of the River

U
1h 28m
1935
5.7 /10 (10)

He Breaks Loose in the Jungle!

Overview

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.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1935-05-10

Top Billed Cast

Paul Robeson

Bosambo

Leslie Banks

Commissioner R.G. Sanders

Nina Mae McKinney

Lilongo

Robert Cochran

Lieutenant Tibbets (as Robert Cochrane)

Martin Walker

J. Ferguson

Tony Wane

King Mofolaba

Marqués De Portago

Farini (as Marquis De Portago)

Eric Maturin

Smith

Allan Jeayes

Father O'Leary

Charles Carson

Governor of the Territory

Richard Grey

Captain Hamilton

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