The Fiercest Heart
“These were the trail blazers... Who dared to penetrate the core of trackless Africa!”
Synopsis
Two British soldiers in 1830s South Africa flee military discipline and join a group of Boers heading north on "the Great Trek." In between fighting off Zulu attacks, one of these soldiers falls in love with the trek-leader's granddaughter who has been promised to another man.
Top Cast
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Stuart Whitman
Steve Bates
Juliet Prowse
Francina
Ken Scott
Harry Carter
Raymond Massey
Willem Prisloom
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Tante Marie
Rafer Johnson
Nzobe
Michael David
Barent Beyer
Eduard Franz
Hugo Baumon
Rachel Stephens
Sarah
Dennis Holmes
Peter
Edward Platt
Madrigo
Alan Caillou
Major Adrian
William Kerwin
Bart
Hari Rhodes
Hendrik
Oscar Beregi Jr.
Klaas
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund H. North
- Original Title
- The Fiercest Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Edmund H. North, Stuart Cloete
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Edmund H. North
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fiercest Heart
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What is The Fiercest Heart about?
Two British soldiers in 1830s South Africa flee military discipline and join a group of Boers heading north on "the Great Trek." In between fighting off Zulu attacks, one of these soldiers falls in love with the trek-leader's granddaughter who has been promised to another man.
Who directed The Fiercest Heart?
The Fiercest Heart was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in The Fiercest Heart?
The principal cast of The Fiercest Heart includes Stuart Whitman, Juliet Prowse, Ken Scott, Raymond Massey, Geraldine Fitzgerald.
When was The Fiercest Heart released and how long is it?
The Fiercest Heart was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is The Fiercest Heart based on a book or true story?
The Fiercest Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stuart Cloete".