The Scarlet Spear (1954)
1h 27m
Running Time
March 1, 1954Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
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
Ivor Slaney
Music
Irene Breakston
Associate Producer
Thea Gregory
Actress
George P. Breakston
Screenplay / Director
C. Ray Stahl
Director / Screenplay
Charles Reynolds
Producer
Bernard Davies
Director of Photography
John Shirley
Editor
Media.
Details.
Release DateMarch 1, 1954
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 27m
Filming LocationsKenya
Genres
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Wiki.
The Scarlet Spear is a 1954 British drama film directed by George P. Breakston and starring John Bentley and Martha Hyer. The cast consisted mostly of Kenyan actors. The plot concerns a British District Officer who tries to prevent a ritual killing.