Something of Value (1957)
Love in an Inferno
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.
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Rock HudsonPeter McKenzie
Dana WynterHolly McKenzie
Sidney PoitierKimani Wa Karanja
Juano HernándezNjogu - Oath Giver
William MarshallLeader - Intellectual in Suit
Robert BeattyElizabeth's Husband - Jeff Newton
Walter FitzgeraldA White Settler - Henry McKenzie
Michael PateA Farmer - Joe Matson
Ivan DixonLathela - Loyal Gun-Bearer
Ken RenardKaranja - Father of KimaniSamadu JacksonWitch DoctorFrederick O'NealAdam Marenga - Mau-Mau LeaderKeywords
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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.
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Something of Value has a runtime of 113 minutes.
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