MOVIE • 1954

The Scarlet Spear

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In colonial Kenya, chief's son believes he must kill another tribe's chief in ancient ritual before he can claim father's throne; district officer and female reporter try to stop him before he breaks colonial law.

TMDB ★ 3.3/5Votes: 2

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Drama

Top Cast

John Bentley

District Officer Jim T. Barneson

Martha Hyer

Christine

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Morasi

Morasi, the chief's son

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G. Duncan Fletcher

…

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Faraji

Faraji, the second bearer

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Yusef

Yusef, the head bearer

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Kipkamoi

…

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Kinnenjui

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George P. Breakston

Director

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C. Ray Stahl

Director

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Irene Breakston

Associate Producer

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Charles Reynolds

Producer

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Ivor Slaney

Music

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Bernard Davies

Director of Photography

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Theatrical release date: March 1, 1954

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

March 1, 1954

Runtime

87 min

Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

Budget

N/A

Revenue

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