Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Drama, War |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 113 min |
| Audience Score | 55% (5.5/10, 22 votes) |
Something of Value — FAQ
Is Something of Value worth watching? Something of Value holds a 5.5/10 rating from 22 viewers. 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 prov
Who directed Something of Value? Directed by Richard Brooks.
Who is in the cast of Something of Value? It stars Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter, Sidney Poitier, Juano Hernández, William Marshall, Robert Beatty and more.
Where can I stream Something of Value? You can stream Something of Value on Philo. Availability may vary by region.
When did Something of Value release? It released in 1957.
