description Hatari! Overview
Hatari! depicts a team of African game catchers led by John Wayne navigating challenges in Tanganyika during the 1960s. Filmed with Technicolor and featuring location shooting near Mount Meru, the film showcases dramatic wildlife encounters. Howard Hawks directed this adventure comedy set against the backdrop of the African landscape.
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info Hatari! Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1962 |
help Hatari! FAQ
Did the actors really capture wild animals in Hatari!?
Many animal-capture sequences were staged with the cast and professional handlers working around real wildlife rather than studio effects. The production filmed in Tanganyika, now part of Tanzania, and the dangerous footage gives the 1962 film its documentary-like energy.
What does "Hatari" mean?
"Hatari" is a Swahili warning meaning "danger." The title fits a story built around chasing rhinos, giraffes and other wild animals across East African terrain.
Who is Dallas and why does she join the group?
Dallas, played by Elsa Martinelli, arrives as a photographer intending to document the animals. She becomes involved with John Wayne's character Sean Mercer and famously cares for three orphaned elephant calves.
Is "Baby Elephant Walk" from Hatari!?
Yes, Henry Mancini composed "Baby Elephant Walk" for Hatari!. The tune accompanies Dallas and the elephant calves and became one of the film's most recognizable pieces of music.
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