What is Trader Horn?
Trader Horn is a film released on June 1, 1973, with a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes, classified under the adventure genre and carrying a PG rating. Set during the First World War, the story follows a hunter and trader in Africa who joins forces with a couple looking for a source of platinum.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Release date
- Jun 1, 1973
- Genres
- Adventure
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.0/10
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Trader Horn is a film released on June 1, 1973, with a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes, classified under the adventure genre and carrying a PG rating. Set during the First World War, the story follows a hunter and trader in Africa who joins forces with a couple looking for a source of platinum. Together, they try to survive while fleeing British soldiers, dealing with German slavers and troops, and encountering natives and cannibals. The promotional material for the film aligns it in the tradition of King Solomon's Mines and Mogambo, billing it as the greatest adventure of them all. The movie is cataloged on the Movie Database website.
Should you watch it?
“An African adventurer aids a couple seeking platinum while navigating the dangers of World War I.”
- Features a performance by Rod Taylor as the legendary adventurer Alfred Aloysius Horn.
- Offers a high-stakes adventure plot set against the backdrop of global conflict.
- Follows in the cinematic tradition of classic adventure films like King Solomon's Mines.
- The film depicts various historical and cultural conflicts that may feel dated to modern viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy classic adventure films featuring survival stories set in colonial Africa.
This is a 101-minute adventure film with a PG rating that maintains a traditional, fast-paced tone.
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Where can I stream Trader Horn?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source material.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is a classic-style adventure that may appeal to fans of the genre and the works of Rod Taylor.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a running time of 101 minutes.
Is this an original story?
No, it is a remake of the 1931 film based on the novel by Ethelreda Lewis.
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