Nagana (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film
Released in 1933, Nagana is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Ernst L. Frank, running about 62 minutes. “The Battle-Royal of the Jungle Horde” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A doctor searches for the cure for nagana, the sleeping sickness caused by the tsetse fly.
Who’s in it. Nagana stars Tala Birell as Countess Sandra Lubeska, Melvyn Douglas as Dr. Walter Tradnor, Miki Morita as Dr. Kabayochi and Onslow Stevens as Dr. Roy Stark, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nagana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nagana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nagana (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nagana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Nagana?
- Nagana stars Tala Birell, Melvyn Douglas, Miki Morita, Onslow Stevens and Everett Brown.
- When was Nagana released?
- Nagana was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.