Hatari!
“Hatari means Fun! Hatari means Adventure! Hatari means Thrills!”
Synopsis
A female wildlife photographer arrives on an East African reservation where a group of men trap wild animals for zoos and circuses.
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Hatari! - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09
Top Cast
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John Wayne
Sean Mercer
Hardy Krüger
Kurt Muller
Elsa Martinelli
Anna Maria 'Dallas' D'Allesandro
Red Buttons
Pockets
Gérard Blain
Charles 'Chips' Maurey
Bruce Cabot
Little Wolf (aka "The Indian")
Michèle Girardon
Brandy de la Court
Valentin de Vargas
Luis Francisco Garcia Lopez
Eduard Franz
Doctor Sanderson
Jon Chevron
Joseph (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Man in Store (uncredited)
Cathy Lewis
Radio Operator (voice) (uncredited)
Eric Rungren
(uncredited)
Henry Scott
Sikh Clerk (uncredited)
Emmett Smith
Bartender (uncredited)
Jack Williams
Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 12, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay & Story
- Leigh Brackett, Howard Hawks
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Hatari!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Malabar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hawks
Leigh Brackett, Howard Hawks, Harry Kurnitz
Henry Mancini
Russell Harlan
Stuart Gilmore
Howard Hawks, Paul Helmick
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hawks
Director
Howard Hawks
Producer
Leigh Brackett
Screenplay
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Paul Helmick
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Joe Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
Ted White
Stunt Coordinator
Howard Hawks
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hatari!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hatari! about?
A female wildlife photographer arrives on an East African reservation where a group of men trap wild animals for zoos and circuses.
Who directed Hatari!?
Hatari! was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in Hatari!?
The principal cast of Hatari! includes John Wayne, Hardy Krüger, Elsa Martinelli, Red Buttons, Gérard Blain.
When was Hatari! released and how long is it?
Hatari! was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Hatari!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hatari! was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hatari!?
Hatari! holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).