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.
as Peter McKenzie
as Holly McKenzie
as Kimani Wa Karanja
as Njogu - Oath Giver
as Leader - Intellectual in Suit
as Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's Husband
as Henry McKenzie, A White Settler
as Joe Matson, A Farmer
as Elizabeth Newton
as Lathela - Loyal Gun-Bearer
as Karanja - Father of Kimani
as Adam Marenga - Mau-Mau Leader
as Caroline
as Tribal Woman
as Kikuyu Woman
as Capt. Hillary
as Nurse
as Midwife (Uncredited)
as Witch Doctor
