The Snows of Kilimanjaro
“His adventures . . . Like his loves . . . Were great and exciting!”
Synopsis
Writer Harry Street reflects on his life as he lies dying from an infection while on safari in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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The Snows of Kilimanjaro - Le nevi del Kilimanjaro (1952) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-23
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Gregory Peck
Harry Street
Susan Hayward
Helen Street
Ava Gardner
Cynthia Green
Hildegard Knef
Countess Liz
Leo G. Carroll
Uncle Bill Swift
Torin Thatcher
Johnson
Ava Norring
Beatrice
Helene Stanley
Connie
Marcel Dalio
Emile
Vicente Gómez
Gitarrist
Richard Allan
Spanish Dancer
Leonard Carey
Dr. Edmund Simmons (uncredited)
Amanda Ambrose
Pianist (uncredited)
Sugarfoot Anderson
(uncredited)
Salvador Baguez
Stretcher Bearer (uncredited)
Charles Bates
Harry at Seventeen (uncredited)
Nina Borget
Girl (uncredited)
Maurice Brierre
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Casey Robinson
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- The Snows of Kilimanjaro
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Casey Robinson, Ernest Hemingway
Bernard Herrmann
Leon Shamroy
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Henry King
Director
Casey Robinson
Screenplay
Barbara McLean
Editor
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Snows of Kilimanjaro
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What is The Snows of Kilimanjaro about?
Writer Harry Street reflects on his life as he lies dying from an infection while on safari in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Who directed The Snows of Kilimanjaro?
The Snows of Kilimanjaro was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in The Snows of Kilimanjaro?
The principal cast of The Snows of Kilimanjaro includes Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner, Hildegard Knef, Leo G. Carroll.
When was The Snows of Kilimanjaro released and how long is it?
The Snows of Kilimanjaro was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Snows of Kilimanjaro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Snows of Kilimanjaro was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Snows of Kilimanjaro?
The Snows of Kilimanjaro holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).