Death Drums Along the River (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1963, Death Drums Along the River is a crime and adventure film directed by Lawrence Huntington, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A British colonial policeman in Africa investigates a murder in a hospital up river.
Who’s in it. Death Drums Along the River stars Richard Todd as Inspector Harry Sanders, Marianne Koch as Dr. Inge Jung, Albert Lieven as Dr. Franz Weiss and Walter Rilla as Dr. Schneider, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Death Drums Along the River has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Drums Along the River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Drums Along the River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Drums Along the River (1963)?
- In US, Death Drums Along the River is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Drums Along the River worth watching?
- Death Drums Along the River holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Drums Along the River?
- Death Drums Along the River stars Richard Todd, Marianne Koch, Albert Lieven, Walter Rilla and Jeremy Lloyd.
- When was Death Drums Along the River released?
- Death Drums Along the River was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.