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East of Sudan

Adventure set in Sudan in the 1880s. With Khartoum under siege, two British soldiers help a governess and her charge to safety. Starring Sylvia Syms and Anthony Quayle.

Adventure set in Sudan in the 1880s where the British are fighting the Mahdi forces attempting to end the slave trade.

With Khartoum under siege, two British soldiers help a governess and her charge to safety. On their adventurous journey down the river Nile, they encounter wild animals, native tribes and even romance.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 24 Jan 201602:15

Credits

RoleContributor
Private BakerAnthony Quayle
Miss WoodvilleSylvia Syms
MurchisonDerek Fowlds
KimrasiJohnny Sekka
AsuaJenny Agutter
Second MajorDerek Blomfield
ArabEdward Ellis
Major HarrisHarold Coyne
GondokoJoseph Layode
Witch DoctorPedro Ellario
DirectorNathan Juran
ProducerNathan Juran
WriterJud Kinberg

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