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Visit to a Chief's Son
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Visit to a Chief's Son

1974-03-15 · 85 min · ★ 7.5

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An American anthropologist and his son benefit from their experiences with an East African tribe.

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Directors
Lamont Johnson
Production companies
United Artists, Halcyon Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard MulliganRichard MulliganRobert
Johnny SekkaJohnny SekkaNemolok
John Philip HogdonKevin
Jesse KinaruCodonyo

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