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The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) | Criteria

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The Snows of Kilimanjaro

English • 1952 • 1h 57m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Directors

Henry King, Roy Ward Baker

Drama Romance Adventure

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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Starring Ava Gardner
Position 5
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Directed by Henry King
Position 7
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July 2022
Position 67

Credits

Crew

DirectorHenry King, Roy Ward Baker

WriterCasey Robinson

CinematographerLeon Shamroy

ComposerBernard Herrmann

EditorBarbara McLean

ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck

Cast

Gregory Peckas Harry Street

Susan Haywardas Helen Street

Ava Gardneras Cynthia Green

Hildegard Knefas Countess Liz

Leo G. Carrollas Uncle Bill Swift

Torin Thatcheras Johnson

Ava Norringas Beatrice

Helene Stanleyas Connie

Marcel Dalioas Emile

Vicente Gómezas Gitarrist

Richard Allanas Spanish Dancer

Leonard Careyas Dr. Edmund Simmons (uncredited)

Amanda Ambroseas Pianist (uncredited)

Sugarfoot Andersonas (uncredited)

Salvador Baguezas Stretcher Bearer (uncredited)

Charles Batesas Harry at Seventeen (uncredited)

Nina Borgetas Girl (uncredited)

Maurice Brierreas Waiter (uncredited)

Arthur Brunneras Accordion Player (uncredited)

Charles Brunneras Guest (uncredited)