| Drums of Africa | |
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 Original film poster | |
| Directed by | James B. Clark |
| Written by | Robin Estridge |
| Based on | story by Arthur Hoerl |
| Produced by | Philip N. Krasne Al Zimbalist |
| Starring | Frankie Avalon |
| Cinematography | Paul C. Vogel |
| Edited by | Ben Lewis |
| Music by | Johnny Mandel |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Drums of Africa is a 1963 American adventure film set in Africa, directed by James B. Clark.[1]
It used footage from the 1950 film King Solomon's Mines.[2]
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Plot
Three adventurers fight slave traders in the Congo.
Cast
- Frankie Avalon as Brian Ferrers
- Mariette Hartley as Ruth Knight
- Lloyd Bochner as David Moore
- Torin Thatcher as Jack Cuortemayn
- Hari Rhodes as Kasongo
- George Sawaya as Arab
- Michael Pate as Viledo
- Ronald Whelan as Ship captain
- Peter Mamakos as Chavera
Production
The film was shot on the MGM backlot using footage from King Solomon's Mines (1950).[3]
The film was originally known as African Adventure.[4] Mariette Hartley was under contract to MGM after Ride the High Country.
References
- ^ "Rex 'arrison to play 'enry 'iggins in film". Los Angeles Times. Nov 16, 1962. ProQuest 168250814.
- ^ "DRUMS OF AFRICA". Monthly Film Bulletin. Vol. 30. 1963. p. 116 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Richard Harland Smith, 'Drums of Africa', Turner Classic Movies, accessed 27 Sept 2012
- ^ Hopper, H. (Aug 24, 1962). "Dotty malone to work in 'the soul merchants'". Chicago Daily Tribune. ProQuest 182953740.
External links
- Drums of Africa at IMDb
- Drums of Africa at the TCM Movie Database
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