Sanders of the River (1935) - Adventure Classic [DVD]

Paul Robeson, Leslie Banks, and Nina Mae McKinney star in this classic adaptation of Edgar Wallace's celebrated adventure story set in British Colonial Nigeria. Determined to maintain peace in the river district of West Africa, British Commissioner Sanders works closely with Bosambo, a probationary chief who, under Sanders' orders, frees a slave convoy sent by another chief, King Mofolaba. Bosambo marries Lilongo, the most beautiful slave, but when Sanders goes on leave, King Mofolaba attacks and captures Bosambo's wife. When his attempts to rescue her end in capture as well, all seems lost...

Release Information:

• Original Release Year: 1935

Feature Presentation:

• Genre: Adventure
• Language: English

Special Features:

• Image Gallery
• Promotional Material PDF

Technical Specifications:

• Format: DVD
• Region: 2
• Aspect Ratio: As-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio
• Video Quality: Standard Definition
• Transfer: Brand-new transfer from the original film elements

Cast & Crew:

• Director: Zoltan Korda
• Main Cast: Paul Robeson, Leslie Banks, Nina Mae McKinney

Awards & Nominations:

• Venice Film Festival - Best Film Nomination (1936)