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Rhodes of Africa (1936): Cast

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Rhodes of Africa is a 1936 historical drama directed by Berthold Viertel, starring Walter Huston as Cecil John Rhodes, Oskar Homolka and Basil Sydney. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Rhodes of Africa (1936) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Berthold Viertel
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rhodes of Africa About?

The premise of Rhodes of Africa without spoilers.

The 1936 British biographical drama follows the life and ambitions of Cecil Rhodes, charting his rise as a businessman and politician in Southern Africa. Directed by Berthold Viertel, it features performances by Walter Huston, Oskar Homolka, Basil Sydney and Bernard Lee.

Rhodes of Africa Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Rhodes of Africa Cast & Characters

Walter Huston leads the cast as Cecil John Rhodes, with Oskar Homolka as Ohm Paul Kruger and Basil Sydney as Dr. Jim Jameson. Directed by Berthold Viertel; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Berthold Viertel

More films directed by Berthold Viertel: The Man from Yesterday, The Wiser Sex and Man Trouble.

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FAQ

Rhodes of Africa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rhodes of Africa, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rhodes of Africa?

Rhodes of Africa runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Rhodes of Africa released?

Rhodes of Africa was released on June 30, 1936.

Who directed Rhodes of Africa?

Rhodes of Africa was directed by Berthold Viertel.

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Who is in the cast of Rhodes of Africa?

Rhodes of Africa stars Walter Huston as Cecil John Rhodes, Oskar Homolka as Ohm Paul Kruger and Basil Sydney as Dr. Jim Jameson, among 13 credited actors.

Does Rhodes of Africa have a post-credit scene?

No. Rhodes of Africa has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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