The Roots of Heaven
1958 · 2h 1m · Adventure, Drama · United States of America
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.
Directed by
John HustonBased on the novel by
Romain Gary6.0Smart score
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