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The Roots of Heaven poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.8 / 100
1958·Adventure / Drama·2h 6m

THE ROOTS OF HEAVEN

“Of human laughter, wonder and tenderness !”

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.

Above the Line
John Huston·DirectorRomain Gary·ScreenplayPatrick Leigh-Fermor·ScreenplayOswald Morris·Director of PhotographyMalcolm Arnold·MusicRussell Lloyd·Editor
Cast
Errol Flynn·ForsytheTrevor Howard·MorelEddie Albert·Abe FieldsJuliette Gréco·MinnaOrson Welles·Cy SedgewickPaul Lukas·Saint DenisHerbert Lom·OrsiniEdric Connor·WaitariGrégoire Aslan·HabibAndré Luguet·Governor
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
John Huston·Director
Writing· 3
Romain Gary·ScreenplayPatrick Leigh-Fermor·ScreenplayRomain Gary·Novel
Camera· 1
Oswald Morris·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Russell Lloyd·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Malcolm Arnold·Music
Art & Design· 3
Stephen B. Grimes·Art DirectionRosine Delamare·Costume DesignBruno Avesani·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Darryl F. Zanuck·Producer
By the Numbers
62.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Roots of Heaven's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a large herd of elephants with prominent tusks, partially submerged in water, under an orange and yellow sky at the top. Below the elephants”

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Key Elements
ElephantsTusksCameraSpearsDrums
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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