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The Roots of Heaven (1958)

Movie"Of human laughter, wonder and tenderness !"
Audience Score
62
NR 2 hr 1 minOct 15th, 1958Drama, Adventure
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 Details

Theatrical Release:October 15th, 1958
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, 20th Century Fox