The Roots of Heaven

(1958)
Movie
Movie Information
Runtime:
126 minutes
IMDb Rating:
6.3/10 (1,240 votes)
Genres:
Drama Adventure
Countries:
United States
Spoken Languages:
eng
Plot

In French Equatorial Africa, an idealist ecologist starts a campaign of public awareness to help save the African elephants from extinction.

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IMDb ID:
tt0052148
Product Information
Product ID:
16141
Type:
Movie
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Release Dates
United States
Oct 15, 1958
France
Dec 10, 1958
West Germany
Dec 19, 1958
Alternative Titles
The Roots of Heaven
Australia
De wortels van de hemel
Belgium
Les racines du ciel
Belgium, fra