Orlando Martins

Acting

Orlando Martins

Born December 8, 1899 · Lagos, Nigeria

Died September 25, 1985 · aged 85

Orlando Martins was a Nigerian stage and film actor.

Known For

SapphireSapphire · 1959
Sapphire
7.01959
MovieMysteryCrime
Two Scotland Yard detectives investigate the murder of a young woman of mixed race who had been passing for white. As they interview a spate of suspects -- including the girl's white boyfriend and his disapproving parents -- the detectives wade through a stubbornly entrenched sludge of racism and bigotry.
The Nun's StoryThe Nun's Story · 1959
The Nun's Story
7.21959
MovieDrama
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
Mister MosesMister Moses · 1965
Mister Moses
5.01965
MovieAdventure
A con man on the run in Africa aids a minister's daughter by helping lead a local tribe to their new homeland.
Seven Waves AwaySeven Waves Away · 1957
Seven Waves Away
7.51957
MovieDramaAdventure
After a massive luxury liner sinks into the ocean, the ship's officer must command a rickety lifeboat, built for only nine, that is stuffed with over twenty desperate and injured passengers. As a hurricane approaches and the many wounded passengers struggle for life, difficult decisions must be made about who will remain on the boat and who must be cast to the sea in order to give others the chance to survive.
Call Me BwanaCall Me Bwana · 1963
Call Me Bwana
5.81963
MovieComedy
A returning moon capsule goes off course and lands in Africa where a little-known tribe finds it. Washington sends Matthew Merriwether to recover it—thinking he's an expert on the region—when in fact he's no such thing. However, a foreign power sends Secret Agent Luba to try and acquire the capsule for itself and, when Matthew and Luba reach their destination, they find that the tribe believes the capsule to be sacred and won't give it up.
Kongi's HarvestKongi's Harvest · 1970
Kongi's Harvest
7.51970
MovieDrama
An African dictator (Wole Soyinka) needs to convince the former king (Rashidi Onikoyi) to legitimize his reign by offering him the ceremonial yam at the upcoming harvest festival.
Good-Time GirlGood-Time Girl · 1948
Good-Time Girl
6.41948
MovieDramaCrime
Sent to a home for "problem" girls, incipient juvenile delinquent Gwen receives a crash course in petty crime. Back on the outside, she falls in with the usual bad crowd, and suffers spectacularly as a result.
Tarzan and the Lost SafariTarzan and the Lost Safari · 1957
Tarzan and the Lost Safari
5.51957
MovieAdventure
Tarzan leads five passengers from a downed airplane out of the jungle. En route white hunter Hawkins tries to sell them to the Oparian chief.

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