The Roots of Heaven
Of human laughter, wonder and tenderness !
★★★★★
English / 121 MIN. / 1958
The Genres
The Synopsis
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.
The Cast
