Hatari! (1962)

Directed by

Paul Helmick, Howard Hawks

Genre

drama film, action film, romantic comedy

Country

United States

Runtime

2h 37m

Rated

12

Rating

6.8 of 10 from 268 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A group of professional game catchers in Africa, led by a rugged American, capture wild animals for zoos. Along the way, a female photographer joins the team and romantic sparks fly between her and the leader.

lightheartedromanticadventurousleisurelysunnyplayfulnostalgicexotic

What happens

Hatari! (pronounced [hɑtɑri], Swahili for "Danger!") is a 1962 American adventure romantic comedy film starring John Wayne as the leader of a group of professional game catchers in Africa. Directed by Howard Hawks, it was shot in Technicolor and filmed on location in northern Tanganyika (in what is now Tanzania). The film includes dramatic wildlife chases and the scenic backdrop of Mount Meru, a dormant volcano. At the 35th Academy Awards, Russell Harlan was nominated for Best Color Cinematography for his work on Hatari!, but the award went to Freddie Young for his work on Lawrence of Arabia. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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