The Fiercest Heart (1961)
These were the trail blazers... Who dared to penetrate the core of trackless Africa!
Two British soldiers in 1830s South Africa flee military discipline and join a group of Boers heading north on "the Great Trek." In between fighting off Zulu attacks, one of these soldiers falls in love with the trek-leader's granddaughter who has been promised to another man.
Director: George Sherman
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: April 30, 1961
Cast
- Stuart Whitman - Steve Bates
- Juliet Prowse - Francina
- Ken Scott - Harry Carter
- Raymond Massey - Willem Prisloom
- Geraldine Fitzgerald - Tante Marie
- Rafer Johnson - Nzobe
- Michael David - Barent Beyer
- Eduard Franz - Hugo Baumon
- Rachel Stephens - Sarah
- Dennis Holmes - Peter
Screenplay
- Stuart Cloete (Novel)
- Edmund H. North (Screenplay)
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
africa, desertion, fistfight, caravan, soldier, zulu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fiercest Heart about?
- Two British soldiers in 1830s South Africa flee military discipline and join a group of Boers heading north on "the Great Trek." In between fighting off Zulu attacks, one of these soldiers falls in love with the trek-leader's granddaughter who has been promised to another man.
- Who directed The Fiercest Heart?
- The Fiercest Heart was directed by George Sherman.
- Who stars in The Fiercest Heart?
- The Fiercest Heart stars Stuart Whitman, Juliet Prowse, Ken Scott, Raymond Massey, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Rafer Johnson.
- How long is The Fiercest Heart?
- The Fiercest Heart has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Fiercest Heart?
- The Fiercest Heart is a Adventure film.
- Where was The Fiercest Heart produced?
- The Fiercest Heart was produced in United States of America.