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Sanders of the River is a 1935 British film directed by the Hungarian-British director, Zoltán Korda, based on the stories of Edgar Wallace. It is set in Colonial Nigeria. The lead Nigerian characters were played by African Americans Paul Robeson and Nina Mae McKinney.
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sanders of the river book sanders of the river film Sanders of the River: Directed by Zoltan Korda. With Paul Robeson, Leslie Banks, Nina Mae McKinney, Robert Cochran. 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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- Adventure, Drama, Music
- Zoltan Korda
- 1935-06-26
Sanders of the River. Seeking out new avenues for his artistry, Paul Robeson moved his family to London in 1928. During the next twelve years, he headlined six British films, pioneering uncharted territory for black actors and reaching a level of prominence unthinkable in Hollywood.
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Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A British District Officer in Nigeria fights against gun-runners and slavers with the aid of a loyal native chief. Cast & Crew. Read More. Zoltan Korda. Director. Paul Robeson. Bosambo. Leslie Banks. [R. G.] Sanders. Nina Mae Mckinney. Lilongo. Robert Cochrane. Tibbets. Martin Walker.
- Zoltan Korda, Stanley Irving
- Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson settled in England in the 1930s, singing, acting, and doing both in several films. In “Sanders of the River” released April 1935 he played Bosambo, and got to meet several politically-minded Africans who had small roles – including Jomo Kenyatta, future president of Kenya.
Sanders of the River. Directed by Zoltán Korda • 1935 • United Kingdom. Seeking out new avenues for his artistry, Paul Robeson moved his family to London in 1928.
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Cast and Crew. Directed by: Zoltan Korda. Alfred Hitchcock - director of the first stages (uncredited) Starring: Leslie Banks — cast: Commissioner R.G. Sanders. Paul Robeson — cast: Bosambo. Nina Mae McKinney — cast: Lilongo. Martin Walker — cast: J. Ferguson.
