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Hatari!
1962 157 min United States of America 16+
★7.2
Adventure, Comedy, Action
Director: Howard Hawks
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Description
A female wildlife photographer arrives on an East African reservation where a group of men trap wild animals for zoos and circuses.
US Gross:
$14M
Starring
John Wayne
Actor
Elsa Martinelli
Actor
Hardy Krüger
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1963
— Best Cinematography (Color)
Key opinion
Hatari! is widely praised for its authentic and impressive location photography, featuring dynamic, real-life animal capturing sequences. However, opinions diverge on the film's structure and romantic narrative, which some find charmingly lighthearted while others view as bloated and mismatched.
| Cinematography | The cinematography captures the Serengeti wildlife and Tanzanian landscapes with a striking, authentic sense of scale. | |
| Production | The animal-catching sequences are highly dynamic and impressive due to the actors working directly with wildlife without stunt doubles. | |
| Pacing | The lengthy 2.5-hour runtime creates a divide: some viewers find the adventurous pacing consistently entertaining, while others feel it is overstretched and lacks narrative focus. | |
| Acting | The romantic pairing and chemistry between John Wayne and Elsa Martinelli is viewed by some as a sweet, classic element, while others criticize it as absurd and poorly matched. |