Summaries

A true story about an Englishman working as a game warden in Kenya who is disgusted by the ongoing destruction of African wildlife, and decides to create a national park to protect them. He acquires more than 1000 square miles of land, but he finds himself up against ivory poachers and local tribesmen in their employ.[email protected]

Details

Keywords
  • zebra
  • giraffe
  • antelope
  • warthog
  • oryx
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
Release date Jan 27, 1952
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Ealing Studios, Ealing, London, England, UK
Production companies Ealing Studios African Film Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 47m
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

The story of Bob Payton and his family as he tries to establish a National Park in an East African Country, modelled on Kenya. Payton has to contend with ivory poachers, disease, local opposition, and his own family.The tale is loosely based on the real-life story of Mervyn Cowie who formed the National Parks of Kenya.

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