Sierra Leone Greets the Queen (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film
Released in 1962, Sierra Leone Greets the Queen is a notable film.
What it’s about. Watching Sierra Leone Greets the Queen gives one a flavour of the hectic nature of royal tours; in just one week (from the 25th November to the 1st December 1961) the Queen and Prince Philip covered an exhausting array of sights, zooming around the country to take in the capital city Freetown, Bo, the Guma Dam, digging for diamonds (Sierra Leone’s biggest export), Hangha and observing the iron ore works at Marampa. The visit was politically significant - Sierra Leona had become independent from Britain in April the same year. Colonialism’s influence is felt throughout the film, and not just in the place names (Victoria Park, Queen Elizabeth II Quay) - the ‘day in the life of a Bo schoolboy’ seems not radically different from the British equivalent, while the ‘children’s rally’ consists of boys dressed impractically in boaters and blazers, and girls marching in gymslips.
Who’s in it. Sierra Leone Greets the Queen stars Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sierra Leone Greets the Queen page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sierra Leone Greets the Queen (1962)?
- In US, Sierra Leone Greets the Queen is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Sierra Leone Greets the Queen?
- Sierra Leone Greets the Queen stars Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
- When was Sierra Leone Greets the Queen released?
- Sierra Leone Greets the Queen was released in 1962.