Hatari! (1962)

7.1Approved157 minDirector: Howard Hawks

1962 American adventure romantic comedy film by Howard Hawks

Hatari! (pronounced [hɑtɑri], Swahili for "Danger!") is a 1962 American adventure romantic comedy film starring John Wayne as the leader of a group of professional game catchers in Africa. Directed by Howard Hawks, it was shot in Technicolor and filmed on location in northern Tanganyika (in what is now Tanzania). The film includes dramatic wildlife chases and the scenic backdrop of Mount Meru, a dormant volcano.

At the 35th Academy Awards, Russell Harlan was nominated for Best Color Cinematography for his work on Hatari!, but the award went to Freddie Young for his work on Lawrence of Arabia.

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What is Hatari! about?
Hatari! (1962) — 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 - one 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 experi
Is Hatari! based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Hatari! scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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