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The film, based on the book of the same name by Robert Ruark, portrays the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya. It shows the colonial and native African conflict caused by colonialism and differing views on how life should be lived. It stars Rock Hudson as the colonial and Sidney Poitier as the native Kenyan.
A 1957 drama war film about the Mau Mau uprising in British colonial Kenya. It stars Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter, Wendy Hiller and Sidney Poitier, and explores the themes of racism, tribal customs and colonialism.
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- Drama, War
- Richard Brooks
- 1957-06
Something of Value examines the guerilla war fought between the British settlers and the Kikuyu natives in Kenya after WWII during what became known as the Mau Mau Rebellion. With each rereading, the book changed. It was not only a safari adventure story, but it was also a snapshot of history.
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Sep 16, 2014 · Something of Value (1957) Official Trailer - Rock Hudson, Sidney Poitier Movie HD. Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers. 1.66M subscribers. Subscribed. 193. 34K views 9 years ago. Subscribe to...
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Something of Value - (Original Trailer) Childhood friends end up on opposite sides of a bloody African uprising in Something of Value (1957), directed by Richard Brooks and starring Rock Hudson and Sidney Poitier.
- Richard Brooks, Joel Freeman
- Rock Hudson
After Kimani's father is imprisoned for enforcing a controversial tribal tradition, Kimani realizes his place is among the Mau Mau, a group that is organizing a revolt. The Mau Mau attacks Peter's...
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- Drama
Even though Peter and Kimani grow up together, Kimani soon finds that different races are treated differently. After the father of Kimani is jailed for following tribal customs, Kimani joins a band of rebels that wants all non-Kenyans out of their country.
