Something of Value
“Love in an Inferno”
Synopsis
As Kenya's Mau Mau uprising tears the country apart, former childhood friends Kimani (Sidney Poitier), a native, and Peter (Rock Hudson), a British colonist, find themselves on opposite sides of the struggle in this provocative drama. Though each is devoted to his cause, both wish for a more moderate path -- but their hopes for a peaceful resolution are thwarted by rage, colonial arrogance and escalating violence on both sides.
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Something of ValueOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-30
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Rock Hudson
Peter McKenzie
Dana Wynter
Holly McKenzie
Sidney Poitier
Kimani Wa Karanja
Juano Hernández
Njogu - Oath Giver
William Marshall
Leader - Intellectual in Suit
Robert Beatty
Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's Husband
Walter Fitzgerald
Henry McKenzie, A White Settler
Michael Pate
Joe Matson, A Farmer
Wendy Hiller
Elizabeth Newton
Ivan Dixon
Lathela - Loyal Gun-Bearer
Ken Renard
Karanja - Father of Kimani
Frederick O'Neal
Adam Marenga - Mau-Mau Leader
Angela Cartwright
Caroline
Juanita Moore
Tribal Woman
Paulene Myers
Kikuyu Woman
Wilton Graff
Capt. Hillary
Barbara Morrison
Nurse
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Midwife (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Brooks
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- Something of Value
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks, Robert C. Ruark
Miklós Rózsa
Russell Harlan
Ferris Webster
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Brooks
Screenplay
Richard Brooks
Director
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Ferris Webster
Editor
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Something of Value
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What is Something of Value about?
As Kenya's Mau Mau uprising tears the country apart, former childhood friends Kimani (Sidney Poitier), a native, and Peter (Rock Hudson), a British colonist, find themselves on opposite sides of the struggle in this provocative drama. Though each is devoted to his cause, both wish for a more moderate path -- but their hopes for a peaceful resolution are thwarted by rage, colonial arrogance and escalating violence on both sides.
Who directed Something of Value?
Something of Value was directed by Richard Brooks.
Who stars in Something of Value?
The principal cast of Something of Value includes Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter, Sidney Poitier, Juano Hernández, William Marshall.
When was Something of Value released and how long is it?
Something of Value was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Something of Value?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something of Value was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
Is Something of Value based on a book or true story?
Something of Value is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert C. Ruark".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Something of Value?
Something of Value holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).