DRAMA . 1957 . 1h 53m . 5.4/10

Something of Value_

"Love in an Inferno"

As Kenya's Mau Mau uprising tears the country apart, former childhood friends Kimani (Sidney Poitier), a native, and Peter (Rock Hudson), a British colonist, find themselves on opposite sides of the struggle in this provocative drama. Though each is devoted to his cause, both wish for a more moderate path -- but their hopes for a peaceful resolution are thwarted by rage, colonial arrogance and escalating violence on both sides.

Starring Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter, Sidney Poitier

5.4/10

Rating

1h 53m

Runtime

1957

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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Love in an Inferno

As Kenya's Mau Mau uprising tears the country apart, former childhood friends Kimani (Sidney Poitier), a native, and Peter (Rock Hudson), a British colonist, find themselves on opposite sides of the struggle in this provocative drama. Though each is devoted to his cause, both wish for a more moderate path -- but their hopes for a peaceful resolution are thwarted by rage, colonial arrogance and escalating violence on both sides.

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Cast

Rock Hudson stars as Peter McKenzie in Something of Value.

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Year context

Something of Value was released 69 years ago in 1957.

Overview

As Kenya's Mau Mau uprising tears the country apart, former childhood friends Kimani (Sidney Poitier), a native, and Peter (Rock Hudson), a British colonist,...

Something of Value is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 53m.

CAST (19)

Rock Hudson

Dana Wynter

Sidney Poitier

Kimani Wa Karanja

Juano Hernández

Juano Hernández

Njogu - Oath Giver

William Marshall

William Marshall

Leader - Intellectual in Suit

Robert Beatty

Robert Beatty

Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's Husband

Walter Fitzgerald

Walter Fitzgerald

Henry McKenzie, A White Settler

Michael Pate

Joe Matson, A Farmer

Wendy Hiller

Elizabeth Newton

Ivan Dixon

Lathela - Loyal Gun-Bearer

Ken Renard

Karanja - Father of Kimani

Frederick O'Neal

Frederick O'Neal

Adam Marenga - Mau-Mau Leader

Angela Cartwright

Angela Cartwright

Juanita Moore

Paulene Myers

Wilton Graff

Barbara Morrison

Barbara Morrison

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Midwife (Uncredited)

SJ

Samadu Jackson

Witch Doctor

DETAILS

Release

May 8, 1957

Status

Released

Runtime

113 min (1h 53m)

Country

United States

Rating

5.4/10 (21 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Something of Value about?

As Kenya's Mau Mau uprising tears the country apart, former childhood friends Kimani (Sidney Poitier), a native, and Peter (Rock Hudson), a British colonist, find themselves on opposite sides of the struggle in this provocative drama. Though each is devoted to his cause, both wish for a more moderate path -- but their hopes for a peaceful resolution are thwarted by rage, colonial arrogance and escalating violence on both sides.

How long is Something of Value?

Something of Value has a runtime of 113 minutes (1h 53m).

Who stars in Something of Value?

The cast of Something of Value includes Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter, Sidney Poitier, Juano Hernández, William Marshall.

What is the rating of Something of Value?

Something of Value has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama War