Film
The Roots of Heaven
1958· NR· 2h 1m· Adventure· Drama
“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.
1958-10-15
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Key Crew
DirectorJohn Huston
ScreenplayPatrick Leigh-Fermor
ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck
Director of PhotographyOswald Morris
EditorRussell Lloyd
Full cast & crew (19 cast · 11 crew)
Details
Released1958-10-15
Runtime2h 1m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosDarryl F. Zanuck Productions · 20th Century Fox
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.2/10 · 25 votes
Original languageen
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