Mister Moses
Joe Moses is his name...stealing Africa is his game!
NR 1965 · 115 min · ★ 5.0 · Adventure
A con man on the run in Africa aids a minister's daughter by helping lead a local tribe to their new homeland.
Directed by Ronald Neame · Written by Charles Beaumont
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Robert Mitchum Joe Moses -
Carroll Baker Julie Anderson -
Ian Bannen Robert -
Alexander Knox Rev. Anderson -
Raymond St. Jacques Ubi -
Orlando Martins Chief -
Reginald Beckwith Parkhurst
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