Movie Description
Something of Value
(1957)Overview
As Kenya's Mau Mau uprising tears the country apart, former childhood friends Kimani (Sidney Poitier), a native, and Peter (Rock Hudson), a British colonist, find themselves on opposite sides of the struggle in this provocative drama. Though each is devoted to his cause, both wish for a more moderate path -- but their hopes for a peaceful resolution are thwarted by rage, colonial arrogance and escalating violence on both sides.
Featured Crew
- Director : Richard Brooks
- Producer : Pandro S. Berman
- Editor : Ferris Webster
- Cast : Rock Hudson,Dana Wynter,Sidney Poitier,Juano Hernández,William Marshall,Robert Beatty,Walter Fitzgerald,Michael Pate,Wendy Hiller,Ivan Dixon,Ken Renard,Frederick O'Neal,Angela Cartwright,Juanita Moore,Paulene Myers,Wilton Graff,Barbara Morrison,Madame Sul-Te-Wan,Samadu Jackson
Cast
Peter McKenzie
Holly McKenzie
Kimani Wa Karanja
Njogu - Oath Giver
Leader - Intellectual in Suit
Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's Husband
Henry McKenzie, A White Settler
Joe Matson, A Farmer
Elizabeth Newton
Lathela - Loyal Gun-Bearer
Karanja - Father of Kimani
Adam Marenga - Mau-Mau Leader
Caroline
Tribal Woman
Kikuyu Woman
Capt. Hillary
Nurse
Midwife (Uncredited)
Witch Doctor
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Facts
Original TitleSomething of Value
Status Released
Release Information
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1957-05-08
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 53m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Drama
- War
