White Hunter Black Heart

"An adventure in obsession..."

Sep 14 1990 PG 1h 52m
Adventure, Drama

Renowned filmmaker John Wilson travels to Africa to direct a new movie, but constantly leaves to hunt elephants and other game, to the dismay of his cast and crew. He eventually becomes obsessed with hunting down and killing one specific elephant.

Plot

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

Peter Viertel, James Bridges, Burt Kennedy

Directed by

Clint Eastwood

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Rastar Productions, Malpaso Productions

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
14,214
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA