Hatari!
A female wildlife photographer arrives on an East African reservation where a group of men trap wild animals for zoos and circuses.
Critics Sentiment
Baby elephants barge into wedding night bedroom and destroy bed
Dallas writes farewell letter and flees fearing Sean's commitment
The film's biggest swing comes from Dallas's contrived departure (5.5) immediately followed by the beloved elephant chase through Arusha (8.2).
Hatari! maintains steady audience appreciation throughout its runtime, with particular praise for the animal sequences and Red Buttons' comedy. The film dips slightly during romantic plot contrivances but soars during its action sequences and comedic moments, culminating in a universally beloved finale.
Full cast
John Wayne
Sean Mercer
Hardy Krüger
Kurt Muller
Elsa Martinelli
Anna Maria 'Dallas' D'Allesandro
Red Buttons
Pockets
Gérard Blain
Charles 'Chips' Maurey
Bruce Cabot
Little Wolf (aka "The Indian")
Michèle Girardon
Brandy de la Court
Valentin de Vargas
Luis Francisco Garcia Lopez
Eduard Franz
Doctor Sanderson
Sam Harris
Shopper at Macy's (uncredited)
Crew
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