grantss Sean Mercer (played by John Wayne) runs a business in East Africa. He and his team capture wild animals for zoos. It is dangerous work - on of his men almost dies after being gored by a rhino. He accepts a request from a photographer to join his business and capture their experiences but is very surprised, and bit inconvenienced, when the photographer turns out to be a woman. However, over time he grows fond of her. Meanwhile, plans to capture certain animals lead to all sorts of plans and adventures.Pretty much John Wayne on safari, with a romantic twist or two, and it works pretty well. Plot development is largely fairly conventional, though the setting is very original, and stunning. However, the movie is reasonably funny, the adventures are quite entertaining and there is a decent degree of engagement with the characters. Some cute moments with the animals too, especially the baby elephants. On that note, the movie gave the world the famous "Baby Elephant Walk" by Henry Mancini.The romantic side of the movie had the potential to weigh it down and turn it into a plodding, schmaltzy mess. Fortunately, however, the romance isn't overwrought and is kept to the minimum.Probably the best thing about the movie is that it is set in colonial Africa and has as its main characters people who hunt animals (for capture). This is bound to freak out modern-day history revisionists, social justice warrior trolls and similar morons. And if they're unhappy, I'm happy.

davidjanuzbrown I know this is a John Wayne (Sean Mercer) movie, but I simply love Elsa Martinelli (Dallas) in this movie, she is my favorite. This is number 10 on the Elsa movie seen list (I have never seen it complete until yesterday, but boy did I remember seeing Elsa being chased by elephants in the incomplete version). With the exception of the monkey scene that was Red Buttons, every classic scene especially the kissing scene (with Wayne), the bedroom scene's and Elsa taking a bath with the elephants to the tune of 'Baby Elephant Walk' is priceless. Not a classic scene but seeing Elsa's legs getting in the truck is something else to watch.The scenery and the animals are awesome as well, and it is interesting seeing a woman get the best of John Wayne (every guy in the movie goes gaga for Elsa (including Red Buttons who does end up with Michele Girardon (Brandy), not a bad consolation price (but not Elsa)). Spoilers ahead: Not that anyone needed to know that it is 'The Duke' who ends up with Elsa (as do baby elephants). As for John Wayne it is a different kind of movie. He hits no one in the movie, and is the "Straight Man" for Elsa and Red Buttons. An absolute must see for Elsa fans. 10/10 Stars

Terence Frederick Wow! was longing to see the lighter side of The Duke 'John Wayne' and here my wait is finally over. No more fighting the villains of the west but catching the wild animals in Africa. Another great movie brought by Hawks with Wayne in the main cast. One must appreciate the classical way the movie team brought the wildlife scenes. You may fail to appreciate these scenes as it is commonly shown in satellite channels these days, but must we remember the movie was shot in 1960s. The famous 'Baby Elephant walk' theme by Mancini was more than a feeling. BTW, I'd salute to the humor played by Red Buttons in this movie was such a fine icing on the cake.

The Mick 7 Yankee Fan This is what family films are all about. A piece of my childhood as I watch this film for who knows how many times. A lot of fun and some great action photography. This is a movie worth watching.The cast is pretty cool a well. It's hard to believe that this film was made more than 50 years ago. It still holds up as one of the better fun/action movies. Most of the cast has long since passed away but to see them in their younger years is still a treat. The movie really doesn't have a serious plot but that doesn't take away from the fun. It's a two hour plus movie but you are never bored. The animals at times actually steals the show. Give it a look-see. You won't be sorry.