Elephant Walk
"One man claimed the land. Two men claimed the woman who lived there."
Originally released in 1954. Elephant Walk is a romance/adventure film. directed by William Dieterle.
Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Finch, and Dana Andrews
Synopsis
Colonial tea planter John Wiley (Peter Finch), visiting England at the end of World War II, wins and weds lovely English rose Ruth (Dame Elizabeth Taylor) and takes her home to Elephant Walk, Ceylon, where the local elephants have a grudge against the plantation. Ruth's delight with the tropical wealth and luxury of her new home is tempered by isolation as the only white woman in the district; her husband's occasional imperious arrogance; a mutual physical attraction with plantation manager Dick Carver (Dana Andrews), and the hovering, ominous menace of the hostile elephants.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 21, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elizabeth Taylor
as Ruth Wiley
Peter Finch
as John Wiley
Dana Andrews
as Dick Carver
Abraham Sofaer
as Appuhamy
Abner Biberman
as Dr. Pereira
Noel Drayton
as Planter Atkinson
Rosalind Ivan
as Mrs. Lakin
Barry Bernard
as Planter Strawson
Philip Tonge
as Planter John Ralph
Edward Ashley
as Planter Gordon Gregory
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elephant Walk about?
Colonial tea planter John Wiley (Peter Finch), visiting England at the end of World War II, wins and weds lovely English rose Ruth (Dame Elizabeth Taylor) and takes her home to Elephant Walk, Ceylo...
Who directed Elephant Walk?
Elephant Walk was directed by William Dieterle.
How long is Elephant Walk?
Elephant Walk has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Elephant Walk released?
Elephant Walk was released on April 21, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elephant Walk?
The main cast of Elephant Walk includes Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Finch, Dana Andrews, Abraham Sofaer, Abner Biberman.