Something of Value

(1957)

113 minutes

Adventure / Drama

aka "Africa Ablaze"

Directed by Richard Brooks

Cast:

Rock Hudson as Henry's Son, Peter
Dana Wynter as Peter's Betrothed, Holly
Sidney Poitier as Kimani Wa Karanja
Wendy Hiller as Henry's Daughter, Elizabeth
Juano Hernández as Njogu, Oath Giver
William Marshall as Leader, Intellectual in Suit
Robert Beatty as Elizabeth's Husband, Jeff Newton
Walter Fitzgerald as Henry McKenzie
Michael Pate as Joe Matson
Ivan Dixon as Lathela, Loyal Gun-Bearer
Ken Renard as Karanja, Father of Kimani
Samadu Jackson as Witch Doctor
Frederick O'Neal as Adam Marenga, Mau-Mau Leader

 
Peter and Kimani come from different races, yet grew up together and soon find out they are treated differently because of their race. Kimani units with a rebel group after his father is sent to prison. The rebel group wants non-Kenyans out of their country and will kill women, children, and those who do not side with them. Kimani disagrees with this part of the group. Peter wants nothing but peace, even though his younger sister and brother were killed by the Mau Mau. He needs to convince Kimani to see his side.