The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Directed by:
Henry KingScreenplay:
Casey RobinsonCinematography:
Leon ShamroyComposer:
Bernard HerrmannCast:
Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner, Hildegard Knef, Leo G. Carroll, Torin Thatcher, Marcel Dalio, Ivan B. Lebedeff, Bert Freed, Edward Colmans (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
As Harry (Gregory Peck) lies wounded and delirious in an African campsite at the foot of the snow-covered slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, he recounts the story of his life in a series of flashbacks. Writing, women, and big-game hunting--these are the things that have defined and dominated his existence. In pursuit of all three, he has traveled the globe from the salons of Bohemian Paris to the battlefields of Spain to the plains of Africa. Now, in the shadow of the great mountain and his own approaching death from gangrene, he tries to make sense of his failures. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Reviews (2)
It almost seems like an interesting story. Writer Harry (Gregory Peck) is essentially on his deathbed beneath Kilimanjaro and decides to recount his story. However, the storytelling itself isn't particularly interesting, and after a while, you realize that the most captivating scenes are those with animals. That's not the best calling card, because this was supposed to be about the story.
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A little classic Hollywood drama played out against the backdrop of this cheesy and almost indigestible film. Rising German star Hildegard Knef, appearing as Hildegarde Neff, played a small supporting role here as Countess Liz, who not only swims proficiently but also sculpts. This is actually how she enjoyed her American career. It was her second chance after turning down Selznick, who offered her a job under overly harsh conditions.
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