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Still from The Snows of Kilimanjaro — The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) — Henry King, Roy Ward BakerPhotographed by Leon Shamroy

Henry King, Roy Ward Baker

The Snows of Kilimanjaro

Name: The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Genre: Drama, Romance, Adventure
Released: 1952
Duration: 117 min

English / 1952 / 1h 57m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Romance Adventure

Letterboxd: 2.98/5·3.5K ratings·701 reviewson Letterboxd
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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
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July 2022
Position 67

Credits

Crew

DirectorHenry King, Roy Ward Baker

Writer

Casey 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)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

A Night to Remember1958

Both directed by Roy Ward Baker

Or

Stella Dallas1925Both directed by Henry King

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