Movie Description

The Roots of Heaven

(1958)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Roots of Heaven

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1958-10-15

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 01m

Production CompaniesDarryl F. Zanuck Productions,20th Century Fox

Genres

  • Adventure
  • Drama