Dull movie 'uplifted' by Susan Hayward in a bathrobe
Basically a ponderously episodic bore. The movie is rescued by having
two of Hollywood's sexiest (but mediocre) actresses in one movie.
Hildegard Knef isn't bad either. The African scenery helps alleviate
some of the monotony. I particularly enjoyed the hippos on the river.
Peck is his usual boring self and spends most of the movie motionless. This matches his acting. His character Harry Street is a self absorbed mean
spirited drama queen treating beautiful women badly. I didn't like the book either.