The Sun Never Sets
1939, English. Directed by Rowland V. Lee.
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
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Rowland V. LeeDirector
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr.John Randolph
- Basil RathboneClive Randolph
- Barbara O'NeilHelen Randolph
- Lionel AtwillHugo Zurof
- Virginia FieldPhyllis Ransome
- C. Aubrey SmithJohn Randolph
- Melville CooperCosey
- Mary ForbesMrs. Randolph
- John BurtonSimon Randolph
- Arthur MullinerGerald Randolph
- Theodore von EltzDelafons
- Douglas WaltonCarpenter
Details
- Released
- 31 May 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur Fritz-Richards, W.P. Lipscomb, Jerry Horwin
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The Sun Never Sets runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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The Sun Never Sets is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sun Never Sets on?
The Sun Never Sets isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sun Never Sets?
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Who directed The Sun Never Sets?
The Sun Never Sets (1939) was directed by Rowland V. Lee and stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Basil Rathbone, Barbara O'Neil.