SIMBA [DVD] [1955]
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An English farmer (Dirk Bogarde) who has settled in Kenya is forced to fight the Mau-Mau tribe as their terrorism and racial hatred threaten the lives of those he loves.
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Format: DVD
Brian Desmond Hurst directs this portrayal of the Mau Mau movement and uprising during the period between 1950 and 1956, in Kenya. Alan Howard (Dirk Bogarde) returns to Kenya to visit his brother and with hope of rekindling a romance with Mary Crawford (Virginia McKenna), whose family owns and operates a farm close to his brother’s. Arriving at his brother’s farm, Alan discovers he has been brutally murdered by the Mau Mau. Howard has absolutely no compassion for the black population and decides to stay on, against all odds, to defy the uprising. Tensions grow between Mary and Alan, brought on by his prejudice toward the native doctor Karanja (Earl Cameron), whom he believes is the Mau Mau leader and responsible for his brother’s murder. It’s not until Dr. Karanja sacrifices his own life to save Alan and Mary that the real Mau Mau leader is revealed and Alan begins to understand that the black population, as a whole, is not responsible.Tense drama with graphic and gritty action scenes. Simba, based on true events, was nominated for 3 BAFTA awards and the coveted United Nations award.
Cast
Dirk Bogarde |
Director Brian Desmond Hurst Producer Peter de Sarigny Cinematography Geoffrey Unsworth Writer Anthony Perry Music Francis Chagrin |
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Format DVD
Language English
Region All Regions
Audio Dolby Digital 2.0 & 5.1 Enhanced
Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 / 4x3
Subtitles English
Rating Not Rated
Runtime 100
Year 1955
Color Eastman Color
UPC 089859874628
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