The African Elephant
Synopsis
African Elephant originally played in theatres as King Elephant.. The film is a straightforward, well-photographed documentary concentrating on....well, look at the title. Avoiding the obvious, filmmaker Simon Trevor focuses on the more curious aspects of elephant life. In addition to the mighty pachyderm, we are given intriguing glimpses of other forms of African wildlife. African Elephant has no overt ecological ax to grind, but the preservationist message is there by implication.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Trevor
- Screenplay & Story
- Monty C. Ruben, Simon Trevor
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal, Morton Stevens
- Original Title
- The African Elephant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Center Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Trevor
Monty C. Ruben, Simon Trevor
Laurence Rosenthal, Morton Stevens
Alan Jaggs
William N. Graf, Monty Ruben
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Trevor
Director
Monty C. Ruben
Writer
Simon Trevor
Writer
William N. Graf
Producer
Monty Ruben
Producer
Alan Jaggs
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The African Elephant.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The African Elephant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The African Elephant about?
African Elephant originally played in theatres as King Elephant.. The film is a straightforward, well-photographed documentary concentrating on....well, look at the title. Avoiding the obvious, filmmaker Simon Trevor focuses on the more curious aspects of elephant life. In addition to the mighty pachyderm, we are given intriguing glimpses of other forms of African wildlife. African Elephant has no overt ecological ax to grind, but the preservationist message is there by implication.
Who directed The African Elephant?
The African Elephant was directed by Simon Trevor.
Who stars in The African Elephant?
The principal cast of The African Elephant includes David Wayne.
When was The African Elephant released and how long is it?
The African Elephant was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The African Elephant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The African Elephant was composed by Laurence Rosenthal, Morton Stevens.