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The Roots of Heaven

“Of human laughter, wonder and tenderness !”

Director
John Huston
Year
1958
Runtime
2h 1m
Rated
NR
Release
1958
Language
en
Country
US

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01 · Overview

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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.

  • Directed by

    John Huston

  • Written by

    Patrick Leigh-Fermor & Romain Gary

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