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title: "The Roots of Heaven"
year: 1958
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-roots-of-heaven-1958"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 75799
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Roots of Heaven (1958) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-roots-of-heaven-1958

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Roots of Heaven is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An idealist campaigns to save the African elephant in French Equatorial Africa."

### Why Watch
- Features a notable cast including Errol Flynn and Orson Welles
- Directed by John Huston

### Caveats & Content Note
- The runtime is two hours and one minute
- Deals with conflicting interests and opposition
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains dramatic themes involving environmental protection and human conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Roots of Heaven released in the United States?
It was released on October 15, 1958.

### Q: Where is the film set?
The film is set in French Equatorial Africa.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by John Huston.

### Q: What is the primary cause in the film?
An idealist campaigns to save the African elephant.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Roots of Heaven — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/75799)
- [The Roots of Heaven (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Roots_of_Heaven_(film))
- [The Roots of Heaven (1958) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/4611-the-roots-of-heaven/prehled/)
- [Roots of Heaven, The 63% [The Roots of Heaven] (1958…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/253981-roots-of-heaven-the)
- [The Roots of Heaven (1958)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-roots-of-heaven)

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