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      Rhodes

      1936 1h 34m Biography List
      Reviews In 1871, British adventurer Cecil Rhodes (Walter Huston) travels to South Africa, where he ventures into the diamond mining business. Over the next several years, Rhodes takes over and consolidates numerous small diamond mines in the Kimberly diamond fields. Alarmed by the power and wealth that Rhodes is amassing, Paul Kruger (Oscar Homolka), the president of South Africa, attempts to head off Rhodes' political ambitions, but Rhodes battles back in his quest to create a new nation. Read More Read Less

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      Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy) Esquire Magazine Impressive biographical idealization of an empire-builder, fascinatingly performed by Walter Huston. Apr 17, 2020 Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine Rhodes the Empire Builder sticks closely and remarkably to the facts, and is highly recommended to all thoughtful students of history. Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Steve D Huston makes it well worth the watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/06/24 Full Review Audience Member pk bio-pic mixed with a celebration of British imperialism. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In 1871, British adventurer Cecil Rhodes (Walter Huston) travels to South Africa, where he ventures into the diamond mining business. Over the next several years, Rhodes takes over and consolidates numerous small diamond mines in the Kimberly diamond fields. Alarmed by the power and wealth that Rhodes is amassing, Paul Kruger (Oscar Homolka), the president of South Africa, attempts to head off Rhodes' political ambitions, but Rhodes battles back in his quest to create a new nation.
      Director
      Berthold Viertel
      Production Co
      Gaumont British Picture Corporation Ltd.
      Genre
      Biography
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 34m