Sundown 1941

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Sundown ★★½ 1941

In Africa at the beginning of WWII, a local girl aids the British against a German plot to run guns to the natives and start a rebellion. Engaging performances and efficient direction keep it above the usual cliches. Also available in a colorized version. 91m/B VHS, DVD . Gene Tierney, Bruce Cabot, George Sanders, Harry Carey Sr., Cedric Hardwicke, Joseph Calleia, Dorothy Dandridge, Reginald Gardiner; D: Henry Hathaway; C: Charles B(ryant) Lang Jr.; M: Miklos Rozsa.

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