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The Cargo Cult (Original title)
Date: 28 April 1960 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom



Synopsis: Members of a cult on the New Hebrides throw away all their money, set up imitation radio aerials, and build scarlet gates and crosses throughout the forests and volcanic plains of their island.

Subjects:
Cargo Cult, Vanuatu

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 28 April 1960Broadcast channel: BBCCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 20:30-21:00Slot duration: 30 minsNetwork - Language: English - Black and White - Sound

Credits (2)
Production Company: BBC, Photography: Geoffrey Mulligan
Cast (1)
David Attenborough ()