Drums of Africa
| Drums of Africa | |
|---|---|
 Original film poster | |
| Directed by | James B. Clark |
| Produced by |
Philip N. Krasne Al Zimbalist |
| Written by | Robin Estridge |
| Based on | story by Arthur Hoerl |
| Starring | Frankie Avalon |
| Music by | Johnny Mandel |
| Cinematography | Paul C. Vogel |
| Edited by | Ben Lewis |
Production company | |
Release date | 15 May 1963 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Drums of Africa is a 1963 adventure film set in Africa, directed by James B. Clark.[1]
It used footage from the 1950 film of King Solomon's Mines.[2]
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
- Ron 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 MMG after Ride the High Country.
References
- ↑ Rex 'arrison to play 'enry 'iggins in film. (1962, Nov 16). Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/168250814?accountid=13902
- ↑ DRUMS OF AFRICA. (1963, Monthly Film Bulletin, 30, 116. Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/1305831198?accountid=13902
- ↑ Richard Harland Smith, 'Drums of Africa', Turner Classic Movies accessed 27 Sept 2012
- ↑ Hopper, H. (1962, Aug 24). Dotty malone to work in 'the soul merchants'. Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/182953740?accountid=13902
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