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. A box-office triumph that earned director Zoltan Korda the first of his four nominations for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival, Sanders of the River is featured in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.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...SPECIAL FEATURES: Image Gallery Promotional Material PDF [show more]
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Zoltan Korda directs this British drama set in British Colonial Nigeria. The titular Sanders (Leslie Banks) is the British Resident Commissioner in the River District of West Africa. In his role he has managed to bring peace to the region and has taken Bosambo (Paul Robeson) into his service as a probationary chief. On Sanders' orders Bosambo frees a slave convoy that were to be sold to the primitive tribe of King Mofolaba (Toto Ware). While Sanders is away, Mofolaba takes his revenge by killing Sanders' deputy, leaving Bosambo for dead and stealing his new wife. Will Sanders be able to restore order when he returns?
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