Drums of Africa(1963)
Terror Strikes In The Jungle!
Drums of Africa Synopsis
David Moore is in East Africa to get to his employer's railway construction site. He's accompanied by the owner's son Brian and they've lined up Jack Cuortemayn, reputedly the best guide available, to take them there. Cuortemayn refuses as he doesn't care for the impact the railroad will have on the local inhabitants. While Moore tries to make other arrangements, he meets Ruth Knight who has lived there for many years working with her father in a medical clinic. There will be adventures along the way but when Ruth is captured by slave traders, it's up to the others to rescue her.
Drums of Africa (1963) is a adventure film directed by James B. Clark, released on May 15, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Frankie Avalon, Lloyd Bochner, Mariette Hartley and Torin Thatcher. Viewers rate it 3.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- James B. Clark
- Writers:
- Robin Estridge, Arthur Hoerl
- Producers:
- Al Zimbalist, Philip N. Krasne
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Vogel
- Composer:
- Johnny Mandel
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Drums of Africa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frankie Avalon
as Brian Ferrers
Lloyd Bochner
as David Moore
Mariette Hartley
as Ruth Knight
Torin Thatcher
as Jack Cuortemayn
Hari Rhodes
as Kasongo
George Sawaya
as Arab
Michael Pate
as Antonio Viledo
- Ron Whelan
Ron Whelan
as Ship Captain
Peter Mamakos
as Chavera
Eddie Smith
as Villager
- Calvin Brown
Calvin Brown
as Chief (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by James B. Clark, written by Robin Estridge and Arthur Hoerl, produced by Al Zimbalist and Philip N. Krasne.
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Drums of Africa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Drums of Africa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Drums of Africa online?
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Drums of Africa (1963) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Drums of Africa?
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The main cast of Drums of Africa (1963) includes Frankie Avalon, Lloyd Bochner, Mariette Hartley, Torin Thatcher and Hari Rhodes. The film was directed by James B. Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Drums of Africa released?
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Drums of Africa was released on May 15, 1963 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Drums of Africa worth watching?
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Drums of Africa (1963) holds an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.