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Hatari!

  • 19621962
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
13K
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POPULARITY
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290
Hatari! (1962)
Theatrical Trailer from Paramount
Play trailer2:59
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ActionAdventureComedy

A group of men trap wild animals in Africa and sell them to zoos before the arrival of a female wildlife photographer threatens to change their ways.A group of men trap wild animals in Africa and sell them to zoos before the arrival of a female wildlife photographer threatens to change their ways.A group of men trap wild animals in Africa and sell them to zoos before the arrival of a female wildlife photographer threatens to change their ways.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
13K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,106
290
  • Director
    • Howard Hawks
  • Writers
    • Leigh Brackett(screenplay)
    • Harry Kurnitz(story)
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Elsa Martinelli
    • Hardy Krüger
Top credits
  • Director
    • Howard Hawks
  • Writers
    • Leigh Brackett(screenplay)
    • Harry Kurnitz(story)
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Elsa Martinelli
    • Hardy Krüger
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 109User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 nominations total

    Videos1

    Hatari!
    Trailer 2:59
    Hatari!

    Photos53

    Hatari! (1962)
    John Wayne in Hatari! (1962)
    Elsa Martinelli in Hatari! (1962)
    John Wayne, Hardy Krüger, and Elsa Martinelli in Hatari! (1962)
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    John Wayne in Hatari! (1962)
    Hatari! (1962)
    John Wayne in Hatari! (1962)
    John Wayne in Hatari! (1962)
    John Wayne in Hatari! (1962)
    John Wayne in Hatari! (1962)
    Robert Mitchum, John Wayne, and Hardy Krüger in Hatari! (1962)

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    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • Sean Mercer
    Elsa Martinelli
    Elsa Martinelli
    • Anna Maria 'Dallas' D'Allesandro…
    Hardy Krüger
    Hardy Krüger
    • Kurt Muller
    • (as Hardy Kruger)
    Red Buttons
    Red Buttons
    • Pockets
    Gérard Blain
    Gérard Blain
    • Charles 'Chips' Maurey
    • (as Gerard Blain)
    Bruce Cabot
    Bruce Cabot
    • Little Wolf aka The Indian
    Michèle Girardon
    Michèle Girardon
    • Brandy de la Court
    • (as Michele Girardon)
    Valentin de Vargas
    Valentin de Vargas
    • Luis Francisco Garcia Lopez
    Eduard Franz
    Eduard Franz
    • Dr. Sanderson
    Queenie Leonard
    Queenie Leonard
    • Nurse
    • (scenes deleted)
    Jon Chevron
    • Joseph
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Harris
    Sam Harris
    • Man in Store
    • (uncredited)
    Cathy Lewis
    Cathy Lewis
    • Radio Operator
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Eric Rungren
      Henry Scott
      Henry Scott
      • Sikh Clerk
      • (uncredited)
      Emmett Smith
      • Bartender
      • (uncredited)
      Jack Williams
      • Man
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Howard Hawks
      • Writers
        • Leigh Brackett(screenplay)
        • Harry Kurnitz(story)
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      Storyline

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      • Trivia
        According to director Howard Hawks, all the animal captures in the picture were performed by the actual actors; no stuntmen or animal handlers were substituted onscreen. The rhino really did escape, and the actors really did have to recapture it - and Hawks included the sequence for its realism.
      • Goofs
        When the doctor needs a blood donor for Little Wolf near the beginning of the film, he states that it will be difficult to find suitable blood because the type is AB-. In fact though the type itself is rare, an AB- recipient can accept blood from any Rh- donor: A-/B-/o- are all ok, and type-specific AB- blood isn't required. Rh- blood is less common than Rh+, but not that rare (particularly o-, the universal donor).
      • Quotes

        Pockets: Yes, Bwana.

      • Connections
        Featured in John Wayne: American Hero of the Movies (1990)
      • Soundtracks
        Just For Tonight
        Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
        Music by Hoagy Carmichael

      User reviews109

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      10/10
      Funny, gem of a Wayne movie set in beautiful Africa
      I have loved this film since I was a child, and have found even more things to enjoy about it since I've grown up! Now, my 4 year old daughter is in love with all the animals (and she thinks Pockets is so funny). In fact, we have to play it at least once a day! If you haven't seen this film, it is definitely worth your time. The scenery is beautiful as are the animals they capture. This performance of John Wayne is one of his funniest, and the supporting cast are just as great. You have no problem believing these people truly do this for a living, and Red Buttons will keep you laughing.

      This has something for all ages: exotic animals and Red Buttons' antics for the kids; adventure and romance for the adults. Give this one a try, especially if you are looking for a good family film you all can enjoy!
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      • SRMonecke
      • Jan 22, 2005

      FAQ2

      • Chicago Opening Happened When?
      • "Hatari"---Was This Film Paramount's 50th Anniversary Picture?

      Details

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      • Release date
        • December 21, 1962 (Finland)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Languages
        • English
        • Swahili
      • Also known as
        • Tanganyika
      • Filming locations
        • Arusha National Park, Tanzania
      • Production company
        • Malabar
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      Box office

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      • Gross US & Canada
        • $14,000,000
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        2 hours 37 minutes
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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