Movie

The Roots of Heaven

“Of human laughter, wonder and tenderness !”

★ 6.2(25)19582h 1m

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Good to know

Director: John Huston
Release date: 1958-10-15
Runtime: 2h 1m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Darryl F. Zanuck Productions

About The Roots of Heaven

The Roots of Heaven is a 1958 movie in the Adventure and Drama genres, directed by John Huston, starring Errol Flynn, Trevor Howard and Eddie Albert. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 25 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Roots of Heaven in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Errol Flynn

Forsythe

Trevor Howard

Morel

Eddie Albert

Abe Fields

Juliette Gréco

Minna

Orson Welles

Cy Sedgewick

Paul Lukas

Saint Denis

Herbert Lom

Orsini

Edric Connor

Waitari

Grégoire Aslan

Habib

André Luguet

Governor

Friedrich von Ledebur

Peer Qvist

Olivier Hussenot

The Baron

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Roots of Heaven in France?+

The Roots of Heaven is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Roots of Heaven on Netflix?+

The Roots of Heaven is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Roots of Heaven?+

The Roots of Heaven has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in The Roots of Heaven?+

The Roots of Heaven stars Errol Flynn, Trevor Howard, Eddie Albert, Juliette Gréco and Orson Welles.

When did The Roots of Heaven come out?+

The Roots of Heaven is a 1958 movie directed by John Huston.

What genre is The Roots of Heaven?+

The Roots of Heaven is Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed The Roots of Heaven?+

The Roots of Heaven was directed by John Huston.