The Roots of Heaven(1958)
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.
Movie: The Roots of Heaven
Top 10 Billed Cast
Forsythe
Morel
Abe Fields
Minna
Cy Sedgewick
Saint Denis
Orsini
Waitari
Habib
Governor
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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.
Release Date
1958-10-15
Average
6.2
Rating:
3.1 startsTagline
Of human laughter, wonder and tenderness !
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Languages:
English
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