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.
| Release Date | October 15, 1958 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | The Roots of Heaven | |
| Runtime | 2h 1min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | Darryl F. Zanuck Productions20th Century Fox | |