
Sean Mercer (played by John Wayne) runs a business in East Africa. He and his team capture wild animals for zoos. It is dangerous work - one of his men almost dies after being gored by a rhino. He accepts a request from a photographer to join his business and capture their experiences but is very surprised, and bit inconvenienced, when the photographer turns out to be a woman. However, over time he grows fond of her. Meanwhile, plans to capture certain animals lead to all sor... (Full plot summary below)
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Sean Mercer (played by John Wayne) runs a business in East Africa. He and his team capture wild animals for zoos. It is dangerous work - one of his men almost dies after being gored by a rhino. He accepts a request from a photographer to join his business and capture their experiences but is very surprised, and bit inconvenienced, when the photographer turns out to be a woman. However, over time he grows fond of her. Meanwhile, plans to capture certain animals lead to all sorts of plans and adventures.
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| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeToo long, but highly entertaining personality film |
| Chicago ReaderDave KehrThis late masterpiece (1962) by Howard Hawks transcends every literary value in the book to become a brilliantly entertaining and insightful work of pure cinema. |
| Time OutDerek AdamsAll in all, one of those rare films that genuinely constitutes a 'late masterpiece'. |
| StaciWilson.comStaci Layne WilsonThe Duke dukes it out with African animals. |
| Film Journal InternationalDaniel EaganExciting remake of Red Dust with exceptional African photography |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyHawks continues to explore his favorite themes--professional conduct and male camaraderie--in this African travelogue abouyt an international team of animals catchers, headed by John Wayne. Though plotless, the film is visually compelling. |
| Brooklyn MagazineHenry StewartAll dumb romance, immature jokes, (unconscious?) racism and a child's sense of adventure. |
| User ReviewAmanda FThis movie is hilarious. But there is some action and romance thrown in to balance it. If you haven't seen I would recommend it. It is a very good for kids as well as adults. |
| User Reviewrebecca ci watched this all the time wen i was little. |
| User ReviewJimmie SI love the baby elephants when they are chasing elsa everywhere so funny and the music they have to it at the end is nice. |