The film “Tanganyika” is a classic action and adventure film from 1954. The movie provides a tale of Abel McCracken, an escaped murderer who incites a tribe in Kenya to raid white settlements, and John Gale, a colonist who organizes a hunt to capture McCracken. Interesting behind-the-scenes facts make the film more intriguing to its fans.
Where it Filmed?
“Tanganyika” was shot in Universal Studios, located at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA. Additionally, some parts of the movie were filmed in the backlot of the same studio.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Van Heflin | John Gale |
| Ruth Roman | Peggy Marion |
| Howard Duff | Dan Harder McCracken |
| Jeff Morrow | Abel McCracken |
| Joe Comadore | Andolo |
| Noreen Corcoran | Sally Marion |
| Gregory Marshall | Andy Marion |
| Naaman Brown | Mukumbi Prisoner |
| Edward C. Short | Head Porter |
| Murray Alper | Paul Duffy (uncredited) |
| Daniel Elam | Warrior (uncredited) |
| Jester Hairston | Singer (uncredited) |
| Morgan Roberts | Warrior (uncredited) |
| Maxie Thrower | Warrior (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Tanganyika” was released on July 3, 1954.
- It is an action and adventure movie, with a duration of 1hr 21mins.
- The movie was directed by André De Toth, and written by William R. Cox, William Sackheim, and Richard Alan Simmons.
- Stars of the film include Van Heflin, Ruth Roman, Howard Duff who played the characters John Gale, Peggy Marion, and Dan Harder McCracken respectively.
- The film takes place in 1903 Kenya.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Backlot, Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
