A hunter lies wounded in Africa and while waiting for help looks back over his life and loves. Hollywood version of a portable Hemingway, with reminiscences of several novels stirred into a lush and sprawling mix of action and romance, open spaces and smart salons. A big popular star film of its time. Starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward and Ava Gardner.
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ACMI Identifier
300511
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Literature → American literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)