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.
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Title: White Hunter Black Heart (1990)
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2 nominations.
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| Clint Eastwood | ... | John Wilson | |
| Jeff Fahey | ... | Pete Verrill | |
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Charlotte Cornwell | ... | Miss Wilding, Wilson's Secretary |
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Norman Lumsden | ... | Butler George |
| George Dzundza | ... | Paul Landers | |
| Edward Tudor-Pole | ... | Reissar - a British Partner (as Edward Tudor Pole) | |
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Roddy Maude-Roxby | ... | Thompson, British Partner |
| Richard Warwick | ... | Basil Fields, British Partner | |
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John Rapley | ... | Gun Shop Salesman |
| Catherine Neilson | ... | Irene Saunders | |
| Marisa Berenson | ... | Kay Gibson, Film Star | |
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Richard Vanstone | ... | Phil Duncan, Film Star |
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Jamie Koss | ... | Mrs. Duncan |
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Anne Dunkley | ... | Scarf Girl in Nightclub Show |
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David Danns | ... | Bongo Man in Nightclub Show |
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The world famous movie Director John Wilson (Clint Eastwood) has gone to Africa to make his next movie. He is an obstinate, contrary director who'd rather hunt elephants than take care of his crew or movie. He has become obsessed with one particular elephant and cares for nothing else. Written by Mattias Thuresson
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Ogilvy: That's never a reason to do something wrong.
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Clint Eastwood and Marisa Berenson reportedly dated. See more »Goofs
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: [regarding shooting an elephant] How many chances does a man get?Ogilvy: That's never a reason to do something wrong.
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14 September 1990 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$24,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$165,450, 16 September 1990Gross USA:
$2,319,124Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$2,319,124Company Credits
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This film is based on a book by Peter Viertel who worked with Huston on a number of projects. He shares writing credit with Huston on We Were Strangers. The book and film give us Viertel's version of what it was like to work with the great John Huston on The African Queen. Viertel finally bailed out and Huston and cast somehow managed to create a masterpiece. Eastwood plays the fictional representation of Huston to the hilt, creating one of his most memorable roles. This is a film that you have to work at. If you know a little of the history, though, it is well worth seeing.