Below the Sahara(1953)
Below the Sahara Synopsis
The photographic record of an African expedition led by producer-explorer Armand Denis and his (very) photogenic and camera-toting wife Michaela, who goes bird-riding at an ostrich farm. The expedition ranges from the central interior jungles and mountains to both coasts and as far south as Capetown, and ends with a gorilla hunt led by natives using 100-year-old muskets.
Below the Sahara (1953) is a documentary film directed by Armand Denis, released on May 30, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Armand Denis, Michaela Denis, Carr Hartley and Raymond Hook. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Armand Denis
- Writers:
- Burton Benjamin, Jerome Brondfield
- Producers:
- Armand Denis
- Composer:
- Paul Sawtell
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Below the Sahara Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Armand Denis, written by Burton Benjamin and Jerome Brondfield, produced by Armand Denis.
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Below the Sahara Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Below the Sahara – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Below the Sahara?
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The main cast of Below the Sahara (1953) includes Armand Denis, Michaela Denis, Carr Hartley and Raymond Hook. The film was directed by Armand Denis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Below the Sahara released?
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Below the Sahara was released on May 30, 1953 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is Below the Sahara worth watching?
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Below the Sahara (1953) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.