Something of Value (1957)
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.
Where to watch Something of Value
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke | — | — |
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What is Something of Value about?
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. Something of Value is a Drama, War movie, released on 1957-05-08, runtime 113 minutes.
Is Something of Value worth watching?
TMDB users rate Something of Value 5.5 out of 10 from 22 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Something of Value?
In the United Kingdom, Something of Value streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Richard Brooks
Cast
- Rock Hudson as Peter McKenzie
- Dana Wynter as Holly McKenzie
- Sidney Poitier as Kimani Wa Karanja
- Juano Hernández as Njogu - Oath Giver
- William Marshall as Leader - Intellectual in Suit
- Robert Beatty as Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's Husband
- Walter Fitzgerald as Henry McKenzie, A White Settler
- Michael Pate as Joe Matson, A Farmer
- Wendy Hiller as Elizabeth Newton
- Ivan Dixon as Lathela - Loyal Gun-Bearer
- Ken Renard as Karanja - Father of Kimani
- Frederick O'Neal as Adam Marenga - Mau-Mau Leader
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Sources
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