Something of Value
"Love in an Inferno"
Originally released in 1957. Something of Value is a drama/war film. directed by Richard Brooks.
Starring Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter, and Sidney Poitier
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 8, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rock Hudson
as Peter McKenzie
Dana Wynter
as Holly McKenzie
Sidney Poitier
as Kimani Wa Karanja
Juano Hernández
as Njogu - Oath Giver
William Marshall
as Leader - Intellectual in Suit
Robert Beatty
as Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's Husband
Walter Fitzgerald
as Henry McKenzie, A White Settler
Michael Pate
as Joe Matson, A Farmer
Wendy Hiller
as Elizabeth Newton
Ivan Dixon
as Lathela - Loyal Gun-Bearer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Something of Value about?
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 th...
Who directed Something of Value?
Something of Value was directed by Richard Brooks.
How long is Something of Value?
Something of Value has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Something of Value released?
Something of Value was released on May 8, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Something of Value?
The main cast of Something of Value includes Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter, Sidney Poitier, Juano Hernández, William Marshall.