
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