The Scarlet Spear (1954)
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.
- Date of release
- 1954-03-01
- TMDB
- 6.5 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- George P. Breakston, C. Ray Stahl
Casting
- John Bentley — District Officer Jim T. Barneson
- Martha Hyer — Christine
- Morasi — Morasi, the chief's son
- G. Duncan Fletcher
- Faraji — Faraji, the second bearer
- Yusef — Yusef, the head bearer
- Kipkamoi
- Kinnenjui
Interesting facts
- Filmed in: Kenya
The Scarlet Spear is a 1954 British drama film directed by George P. Breakston and C. Ray Stahl and starring John Bentley and Martha Hyer. It was written by Breakston and Stahl. The cast consisted mostly of Kenyan actors. The plot concerns a British District Officer who tries to prevent a ritual killing.
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