Something of Value (1957)

5.5/10 113 min Drama War

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.

Cast

Rock Hudson

Peter McKenzie

Dana Wynter

Holly McKenzie

Sidney Poitier

Kimani Wa Karanja

Juano Hernández

Njogu - Oath Giver

William Marshall

Leader - Intellectual in Suit

Robert Beatty

Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's Husband

Walter Fitzgerald

Henry McKenzie, A White Settler

Michael Pate

Joe Matson, A Farmer

Wendy Hiller

Elizabeth Newton

Ivan Dixon

Lathela - Loyal Gun-Bearer

Ken Renard

Karanja - Father of Kimani

Frederick O'Neal

Adam Marenga - Mau-Mau Leader

Angela Cartwright

Caroline

Juanita Moore

Tribal Woman

Paulene Myers

Kikuyu Woman

Wilton Graff

Capt. Hillary

Barbara Morrison

Nurse

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Midwife (Uncredited)

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