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Simba (1955)

NOT_RATED  99 min  -  Drama   -  9 September 1955 (USA)
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A European family in East Africa finds itself caught up in an uprising by local black Africans against their white colonial masters. Based on the Mau-Mau rebellion in Kenya in the early 1950s.

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Anthony Perry (novel), John Baines (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Nominated for 3 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 nomination See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dirk Bogarde ...
Alan Howard
Donald Sinden Donald Sinden ...
Inspector Drummond
Virginia McKenna ...
Mary Crawford
Basil Sydney Basil Sydney ...
Mr. Crawford
Marie Ney Marie Ney ...
Mrs. Crawford
Joseph Tomelty Joseph Tomelty ...
Dr. Hughes
Earl Cameron Earl Cameron ...
Karanja
Orlando Martins Orlando Martins ...
Headman
Ben Johnson ...
Kimani
Frank Singuineau Frank Singuineau ...
Waweru
Huntley Campbell Huntley Campbell ...
Joshua
Slim Harris Slim Harris ...
Chege
Glyn Lawson Glyn Lawson ...
Mundati
Harry Quashie Harry Quashie ...
Thakla
John Chandos John Chandos ...
Settler at Meeting
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Storyline

When Alan Howard, a young Englishman, arrives in Kenya to visit his older brother on his farm he finds the latter has been brutally murdered by the Mau Mau. He decides to go on exploiting the farm and to fight the rebels with all his energy. He falls in love with Mary, the daughter of a settler who lives close to his estate. Although the young woman shares his love she disapproves of Alan's hatred of Blacks. Alan will eventually mellow after Dr. Karanja, a native physician, sacrifices his life to prevent the slaughter of a group of white settlers. Written by Guy Bellinger  

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Plot Keywords:

Mau Mau | Brother | Father | Settler | Suspect  | See more »

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Today's reign of TERROR filmed in Africa! See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Mau-maus märke See more »

Filming Locations:

Kenya See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

This was Lippert Pictures last release in the USA. See more »

Connections

Referenced in A Profile of 'A Town Like Alice' (2001) See more »