Something of Value

Something of Value

1957
1h 53m
5.4

5.4/10

21 votes • View on IMDb

"Love in an Inferno"

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English Spanish

Quick Facts

Release Date May 8, 1957
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0050993

Cast

Rock Hudson
Rock Hudson

Peter McKenzie

Dana Wynter
Dana Wynter

Holly McKenzie

Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier

Kimani Wa Karanja

Juano Hernández
Juano Hernández

Njogu - Oath Giver

William Marshall
William Marshall

Leader - Intellectual in Suit

Robert Beatty
Robert Beatty

Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's Husband

Walter Fitzgerald
Walter Fitzgerald

Henry McKenzie, A White Settler

Michael Pate
Michael Pate

Joe Matson, A Farmer

Wendy Hiller
Wendy Hiller

Elizabeth Newton

Ivan Dixon
Ivan Dixon

Lathela - Loyal Gun-Bearer

Ken Renard
Ken Renard

Karanja - Father of Kimani

Frederick O'Neal
Frederick O'Neal

Adam Marenga - Mau-Mau Leader

Key Crew

Richard Brooks
Screenplay
Richard Brooks
Director
Pandro S. Berman
Producer