
Something of Value
Drama · War
Overview
As Kenya's Mau Mau uprising tears the country apart, former childhood friends Kimani (Sidney Poitier), a native, and Peter (Rock Hudson), a British colonist, find themselves on opposite sides of the struggle in this provocative drama. Though each is devoted to his cause, both wish for a more moderate path -- but their hopes for a peaceful resolution are thwarted by rage, colonial arrogance and escalating violence on both sides.
Top Cast


Rock Hudson
Rock Hudson
Peter McKenzie
Rock Hudson
Peter McKenzie


Dana Wynter
Dana Wynter
Holly McKenzie
Dana Wynter
Holly McKenzie


Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier
Kimani Wa Karanja
Sidney Poitier
Kimani Wa Karanja


Juano Hernández
Juano Hernández
Njogu - Oath Giver
Juano Hernández
Njogu - Oath Giver


William Marshall
William Marshall
Leader - Intellectual in Suit
William Marshall
Leader - Intellectual in Suit


Robert Beatty
Robert Beatty
Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's Husband
Robert Beatty
Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's Husband


Walter Fitzgerald
Walter Fitzgerald
Henry McKenzie, A White Settler
Walter Fitzgerald
Henry McKenzie, A White Settler


Michael Pate
Michael Pate
Joe Matson, A Farmer
Michael Pate
Joe Matson, A Farmer


Wendy Hiller
Wendy Hiller
Elizabeth Newton
Wendy Hiller
Elizabeth Newton


Ivan Dixon
Ivan Dixon
Lathela - Loyal Gun-Bearer
Ivan Dixon
Lathela - Loyal Gun-Bearer
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