Mamba (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1930, Mamba is a drama film directed by Albert S. Rogell, running about 78 minutes. “FORBIDDEN LOVE...PASSIONATE HATE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. August Bolte, the richest man in a settlement in German East Africa in the period before World War I, is called "Mamba" by the locals, which is the name of a deadly snake. Despised by the locals and the European settlers alike for his greed and arrogance, Bolte forces the beautiful daughter of a destitute nobleman to marry him in exchange for saving her father from ruin. Upon her arrival in Africa, she falls in love with an officer in the local German garrison. When World War I breaks out, Bolte, unable to avoid being conscripted, foments a rebellion among the local natives.
Who’s in it. Mamba stars Jean Hersholt as August Bolte (Mamba), Eleanor Boardman as Helen von Linden, Ralph Forbes as Karl von Reiden and Claude Fleming as Major Cromwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Mamba has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mamba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mamba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mamba (1930)?
- In US, Mamba is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mamba worth watching?
- Mamba holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mamba?
- Mamba stars Jean Hersholt, Eleanor Boardman, Ralph Forbes, Claude Fleming and Will Stanton.
- When was Mamba released?
- Mamba was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.