The Roots of Heaven (Film), released 1958 — adapted from The Roots of Heaven by Romain Gary.
In French Equatorial Africa, an idealist campaigns to save the African elephant, gaining support from a nightclub hostess and an ex-soldier. His cause attracts a mix of characters, including a U.S. commentator, a government aide opposed to him, and an ivory hunter with conflicting interests.
Starring Errol Flynn, Trevor Howard, Eddie Albert, Juliette Gréco, Orson Welles.
Directed by John Huston.
