Something of Value

A heavy, earnest colonial tragedy that builds steadily toward a bitter, sorrowful reckoning.

Directed by

Richard Brooks

Genres

Drama, War

Starring

Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter, Sidney Poitier

Tagline

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.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Colonialism, race, betrayal, violence

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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