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Death Drums Along the River
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Death Drums Along the River

1963-12-20 · 83 min · ★ 5.3

Adventure · Crime

A British colonial policeman in Africa investigates a murder in a hospital up river.

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Directors
Lawrence Huntington
Production companies
Constantin Film, Hallam Productions, Big Ben Films
Countries
Germany, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ToddRichard ToddInspector Harry Sanders
Marianne KochMarianne KochDr. Inge Jung
Albert LievenAlbert LievenDr. Franz Weiss
Walter RillaWalter RillaDr. Schneider
Jeremy LloydJeremy LloydTom Hamilton
Robert ArdenRobert ArdenJim Hunter
Vivi BachVivi BachMarlene
Simon SabelaSimon SabelaBosambo
Bill BrewerJack Pearson

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