The Roots of Heaven
Of human laughter, wonder and tenderness !
121 mins
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.
Maurice Cannon
Haas
Russell Lloyd
Editor
Stephen B. Grimes
Art Direction
Bruno Avesani
Set Decoration
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Patrick Leigh-Fermor
Screenplay