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Zoltan Korda (1895–1961)

Director | Producer | Writer

A one time Hungarian cavalry officer, Zoltan Korda started working in films as a cameraman then an editor before becoming a director with London Films run by his brother Alexander Korda. Zoltan had strong liberal/socialist ideals and often clashed with Alexander, who, despite their both being born in Hungary, was a proud supporter of the old British Empire. See full bio »

Born:

Zoltan Kellner
in Pusztaturpaszto, Túrkeve, Austria-Hungary (now Hungary)

Died:

(age 66) in Hollywood, California, USA
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1955 Storm Over the Nile
 
1951 Cry, the Beloved Country
 
1948 A Woman's Vengeance
 
1947 The Macomber Affair
 
1945 Counter-Attack
 
1943/I Sahara
 
1942 Jungle Book
 
1940 The Thief of Bagdad (uncredited)
 
1939 The Four Feathers
 
1938 Drums
 
1937 Elephant Boy
 
1937 Revolt in the Desert
 
1936 Conquest of the Air
 
1936 Forever Yours
 
1935 Sanders of the River
 
1933 For Love or Money
 
1932 Men of Tomorrow (uncredited)
 
1927 Die elf Teufel
 
1920 A Csodagyerek
 
1918 Károly bakák
 
Show ShowProducer (5 titles)
1955 Storm Over the Nile (producer)
 
1951 Cry, the Beloved Country (producer)
 
1948 A Woman's Vengeance (producer)
 
1945 Counter-Attack (producer - uncredited)
 
1940 The Thief of Bagdad (associate producer)
 
Show ShowWriter (3 titles)
1943/I Sahara (screenplay)
 
1930 Women Everywhere (story)
 
1920 A Csodagyerek
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1940 The Thief of Bagdad (lyrics: "Hungarian Lullabye" - uncredited)
 

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Sanders of the River -- British District Officer in Nigeria in the 1930's rules his area strictly but justly, and struggles with gun-runners and slavers with the aid of a loyal native chief.
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Personal Details

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Alternate Names:

Zoltán Korda

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Trivia:

Zoltan's liberal/leftish politics often led to big arguments with his brother Alexander Korda who tried hard to follow the British Imperial line. See more »

Nickname:

Zoli See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini