What is The Roots of Heaven?
The Roots of Heaven is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Release date
- Oct 15, 1958
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10
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The Roots of Heaven is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama.
Should you watch it?
“An idealist campaigns to save the African elephant in French Equatorial Africa.”
- Features a notable cast including Errol Flynn and Orson Welles
- Directed by John Huston
- The runtime is two hours and one minute
- Deals with conflicting interests and opposition
Watch it if you are interested in a 1958 drama set in French Equatorial Africa about saving elephants.
The film contains dramatic themes involving environmental protection and human conflict.
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When was The Roots of Heaven released in the United States?
It was released on October 15, 1958.
Where is the film set?
The film is set in French Equatorial Africa.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by John Huston.
What is the primary cause in the film?
An idealist campaigns to save the African elephant.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Errol Flynn, Juliette Gréco, Trevor Howard, Eddie Albert, Orson Welles, Paul Lukas, Herbert Lom, and Grégoire Aslan.
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