The Royal African Rifles (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film
Released in 1953, The Royal African Rifles is an adventure film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 75 minutes. “Soldier of fortune and woman of mystery... trapped in Africa's raging tide of barbarism!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A shipment of Vickers machine guns is stolen from a British warship in Bombasa Harbor, Africa, in 1914, and Denham is assigned to track them down. He poses as a hunter and follows a trail that leads him to Cunningham, a trader, who intends to sell the rifles to the Germans, and whose daughter, Jennifer, Denham loves.
Who’s in it. The Royal African Rifles stars Louis Hayward as Denham, Veronica Hurst as Jennifer, Michael Pate as Cunningham and Angela Greene as Karen Van Stede, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Royal African Rifles page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Royal African Rifles tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Royal African Rifles (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Royal African Rifles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Royal African Rifles?
- The Royal African Rifles stars Louis Hayward, Veronica Hurst, Michael Pate, Angela Greene and Steven Geray.
- When was The Royal African Rifles released?
- The Royal African Rifles was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.