The Roots of Heaven
1958·Movie
·2h 1min·
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Of human laughter, wonder and tenderness !
In French Equatorial Africa, an idealist campaigns to save the African elephant, gaining support from a nightclub hostess and an ex-soldier. His cause attracts a mix of characters, including a U.S. commentator, a government aide opposed to him, and an ivory hunter with conflicting interests.
Environmentalist DramaColonial Africa SettingIdealism vs. RealityHumanitarian QuestClassic CinemaCharacter StudyPolitical IntrigueElephant ConservationMoral Dilemmas
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Directed by:
John Huston
Written by:
Romain Gary, Romain Gary, Patrick Leigh-Fermor
Produced by:
Darryl F. Zanuck
Composed by:
Malcolm Arnold
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