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The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952)
Adventure Romance Drama.
Writer Harry Street reflects on his life as he lies dying from an infection while on safari in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The loss of mobility brings self-reflection. In an often delirious state he remembers his life and past relationships.
The Snows of Kilimanjaro was a critical and commercial success upon its release and became the second highest-grossing film of 1952, second only to The Greatest Show on Earth.
The film was shot on location in Nairobi, Kenya, Cairo, Egypt, and the French Riviera, and studio work was done at Stage 14 in 20th Century Fox Studios.
It was nominated for two Oscars at the 25th Academy Awards, for Best Cinematography, Color and Best Art Direction, Color.
| Directed by | Henry King |
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| Screenplay by | Casey Robinson |
| Based on | “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” 1936 story by Ernest Hemingway |
| Produced by | Darryl F. Zanuck |
| Starring | Gregory Peck Ava Gardner Susan Hayward |
| Cinematography | Leon Shamroy |
| Edited by | Barbara McLean |
| Music by | Bernard Herrmann |
| Distributed by | Twentieth Century Fox |
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117 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3,000,000 |
| Box office | $6.5–$12.5 million |
