The Sun Never Sets
"A powerfully dramatic story of men of empire and the women they love...excitement, mystery, intrigue and romance...woven into a thrilling tapestry of entertainment"
Originally released in 1939. The Sun Never Sets is a drama film. directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Basil Rathbone, and Barbara O'Neil
Synopsis
The Randolph family have a tradition of working in the British colonial service. Clive comes home from a mission in the Gold Coast of Africa accompanied by his wife Helen. He discovers his younger brother John, is not keen on following in his footsteps. John is then persuaded to try colonial service by his grandfather. He is accompanied by Clive who has been sent to investigate the source of a series of radio broadcasts that are sewing unrest throughout the world. These may be linked to Hugo Zurof, a man plotting to rule the world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as John Randolph
Basil Rathbone
as Clive Randolph
Barbara O'Neil
as Helen Randolph
Lionel Atwill
as Hugo Zurof
Virginia Field
as Phyllis Ransome
C. Aubrey Smith
as John Randolph
Melville Cooper
as Cosey
Mary Forbes
as Mrs. Randolph
John Burton
as Simon Randolph
Arthur Mulliner
as Gerald Randolph
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sun Never Sets about?
The Randolph family have a tradition of working in the British colonial service. Clive comes home from a mission in the Gold Coast of Africa accompanied by his wife Helen. He discovers his younger ...
Who directed The Sun Never Sets?
The Sun Never Sets was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
How long is The Sun Never Sets?
The Sun Never Sets has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Sun Never Sets released?
The Sun Never Sets was released on May 31, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sun Never Sets?
The main cast of The Sun Never Sets includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Basil Rathbone, Barbara O'Neil, Lionel Atwill, Virginia Field.