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White Hunter Black Heart (1990)

PG 112 min  -  Adventure | Drama  -   14 September 1990 (USA)
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A thinly fictionalized account of a legendary movie director, whose desire to hunt down an animal turns into a grim situation with his movie crew in Africa.

Director:

Clint Eastwood

Writers:

Peter Viertel (novel), Peter Viertel (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Clint Eastwood ...
Jeff Fahey ...
Charlotte Cornwell Charlotte Cornwell ...
Miss Wilding, Wilson's Secretary
Norman Lumsden Norman Lumsden ...
Butler George
George Dzundza ...
Paul Landers
Edward Tudor-Pole Edward Tudor-Pole ...
Reissar - a British Partner (as Edward Tudor Pole)
Roddy Maude-Roxby Roddy Maude-Roxby ...
Thompson, British Partner
Richard Warwick Richard Warwick ...
Basil Fields, British Partner
John Rapley John Rapley ...
Gun Shop Salesman
Catherine Neilson Catherine Neilson ...
Irene Saunders
Marisa Berenson ...
Kay Gibson, Film Star
Richard Vanstone Richard Vanstone ...
Phil Duncan, Film Star
Jamie Koss Jamie Koss ...
Mrs. Duncan
Anne Dunkley Anne Dunkley ...
Scarf Girl in Nightclub Show
David Danns David Danns ...
Bongo Man in Nightclub Show
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Storyline

The world famous movie director John Huston has gone to Africa to make his next movie. He is an obstinate, contrary director who'd rather hunt elephants than takes care of his crew or movie. He has become obsessed with one particular elephant and cares for nothing else. Written by Mattias Thuresson <mattias.thuresson@mbox300.swipnet.se>  

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Plot Keywords:

Director | Africa | Elephant | Monkey | Tarmac  | See more »

Taglines:

An adventure in obsession...

Genres:

Adventure | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Cazador blanco, corazón negro See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$24,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$2,319,124 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The main character portrayed by Clint Eastwood is based on legendary director John Huston. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When John Wilson is talking to Pete Verrill over breakfast he refers to him as 'Jeff', Jeff Fahey being the real name of the actor. See more »

Quotes

John Wilson: How 'bout that. I feel pretty good, really. It's like I always tell ya kid, you gotta fight when you think it's the right thing to do. Otherwise, you feel like your gut's full of puss. Even if you get the hell beat outta ya, if ya fight, ya feel ok about it.
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Referenced in Brunnen (2005) See more »

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"SATIN DOLL"
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