The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Snows of Kilimanjaro is a 1952 adventure drama directed by Henry King and Roy Ward Baker, starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Marcel Dalio. It is partly based on The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories by Ernest Hemingway. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $16,620 worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Directors
- Henry King and Roy Ward Baker
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Snows of Kilimanjaro About?
The premise of The Snows of Kilimanjaro without spoilers, adapted from The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories by Ernest Hemingway. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A writer suffering from a mysterious illness reflects on his life while awaiting rescue high on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Through flashbacks, he recalls a career of bad choices and lost love, revealing a painful past filled with regret. A compassionate guide and his wife offer unexpected kindness, forcing the writer to confront his failings and search for a glimmer of hope amidst the imposing beauty of the mountain.
The Snows of Kilimanjaro Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reference to greta garbo
- william shakespeare quotation
- reference to shakespeare's julius caesar
- reference to dante alighieri
- told in flashback
- african safari
- ambulance driver
- injured man
- cash advance
- big game hunter
- reference to the holy grail
- delirious man
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- death of uncle
- man woman romance
- frigid woman
- big game hunting
- mount kilimanjaro
- love letter
- induced miscarriage
- screaming woman
- female sculptor
- notre dame cathedral paris
- flashback
- flash forward
- narrated by character
- narrated by protagonist
- reference to the battle of the argonne
- peck and gardner
- king and peck
- peck and hayward
- king and hayward
- love
- writer
- africa
- countess
- safari
- illness
- book
- dying
- riddle
- rescue attempt
- tree
- airplane
- sunrise
- mosquito netting
- fever
- passing out
- lancing a leg swelling
- stretcher bearer
- reading
The Snows of Kilimanjaro Cast
Gregory Peck leads the cast, with Ava Gardner and Marcel Dalio. Directed by Henry King and Roy Ward Baker; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Henry King
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Co-director Roy Ward Baker
Also Starring in The Snows of Kilimanjaro
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The Snows of Kilimanjaro Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Snows of Kilimanjaro 62 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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The Snows of Kilimanjaro Plot Summary
What happens in The Snows of Kilimanjaro from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Michel, portrayed by Gregory Peck, is a steadfast husband to Marie-Claire, played by Ava Gardner, and a devoted union rep with nearly thirty years of dedication at the shipyard. Everything changes dramatically when he finds himself among the 20 workers facing redundancy. Despite his initial decision not to put his name in the draw, his unwavering sense of solidarity leads him to submit it, resulting in a shocking selection that leaves both him and Marie-Claire reeling in disbelief.
Full summary
The whole story of The Snows of Kilimanjaro, scene by scene
The Snows of Kilimanjaro Box Office
The Snows of Kilimanjaro grossed $16,620 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.6K
- International
- $16.6K
The Snows of Kilimanjaro Awards & Nominations
The Snows of Kilimanjaro was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1953.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1953 2 nominations- Nominated Art Direction (Color)
- Nominated Cinematography (Color)
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DGA Awards 1952 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Henry King
The Snows of Kilimanjaro Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Snows of Kilimanjaro.
How Well Do You Know The Snows of Kilimanjaro?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Michel's wife in the movie?
Cars in The Snows of Kilimanjaro
6 cars on screen, including the 1939 Austin K2/Y and the Dodge unknown.
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Citroën unknown Background role
The Snows of Kilimanjaro Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Las nieves del Kilimanjaro” and “As Neves do Kilimanjaro”.
- Also known as
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- Las nieves del Kilimanjaro
- As Neves do Kilimanjaro
- Κιλιμάντζαρο
- A Kilimandzsáró hava
- Les neiges du Kilimandjaro
- Ernest Hemingway's The Snows of Kilimanjaro
- Schnee am Kilimandscharo
- Le nevi del Chilimangiaro
- Snön på Kilimanjaro
- Τα χιόνια του Κιλιμάντζαρο
- Снега Килиманджаро
- שלגי קילימנג'רו
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- Śniegi Kilimandżaro
- Снеговете на Килиманджаро
- 킬리만자로의 눈
- Сніги Кіліманджаро
- 乞力马扎罗的雪
- برف های کلیمانجارو
- Snjegovi Kilimanjara
- Sneen på Kilimanjaro
- キリマンジャロの雪
- Les neus del Kilimanjaro
- Sněhy Kilimandžára
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The Snows of Kilimanjaro FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Snows of Kilimanjaro, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Snows of Kilimanjaro?
The Snows of Kilimanjaro runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was The Snows of Kilimanjaro released?
The Snows of Kilimanjaro was released on September 17, 1952.
Who directed The Snows of Kilimanjaro?
The Snows of Kilimanjaro was directed by Henry King and Roy Ward Baker.
More films by Henry King Who is in the cast of The Snows of Kilimanjaro?
The Snows of Kilimanjaro stars Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Marcel Dalio, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Snows of Kilimanjaro make at the box office?
The Snows of Kilimanjaro grossed $16,620 worldwide.
How is The Snows of Kilimanjaro rated?
The Snows of Kilimanjaro has 62 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Is The Snows of Kilimanjaro based on a book?
Yes. The Snows of Kilimanjaro is partly adapted from The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories by Ernest Hemingway.
Was The Snows of Kilimanjaro nominated for any awards?
The Snows of Kilimanjaro received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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