Safari is a movie shot in 1956, directed by Terence Young, and set during the Mau Mau Uprising in British Kenya. The lead characters are Victor Mature as Ken Duffield, Janet Leigh as Linda Latham and John Justin as Brian Sinden. The film offers a great behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film and contains many interesting facts.
Where it Filmed?
Safari was primarily shot in Kenya and secondary filming took place in London, England, starting from August 2, 1955. The film captures the unique landscapes of these locations.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Victor Mature | Ken Duffield |
| Janet Leigh | Linda Latham |
| John Justin | Brian Sinden |
| Roland Culver | Sir Vincent Brampton |
| Liam Redmond | Roy Shaw |
| Earl Cameron | Jeroge |
| Orlando Martins | Jerusalem |
| Juma | Odongo |
| Lionel Ngakane | Makora |
| Harry Quashie | O’Keefe |
| Slim Harris | Renegade |
| Cy Grant | Chief Massai |
| John Wynn | Charley |
| Arthur Lovegrove | Blake |
| Estelle Brody | Aunty May |
| Christopher Warbey | Kenny |
| John Harrison | Wambui |
| Glyn Lawson | Kikuyu |
| Frank Singuineau | African |
| Charles Hayes | Police Inspector |
| Bartholomew Sketch | Special Mau Mau |
| John Cook | District Commissioner |
| Bob Isaacs | Henderson |
Trivia and Facts
- Roland Culver’s voice was dubbed throughout, as was John Justin’s in the film.
- A continuity error occurs when Ken goes to pick up Linda. His rifle sling slips down around his arm and in the next scene, it’s back up around his shoulder.
- The film is featured in a later production called Janet Leigh, released in 2015.
- One of Ken Duffield’s (Victor Mature) lines from the movie is, “He got away this time but I’ll get that filthy scum if it’s the last thing I ever do!”
