Elephant Walk (1954)
Elephant Walk is a 1954 romance film directed by William Dieterle, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Finch and Dana Andrews.
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 answers
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, 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.
When was Elephant Walk released?
Elephant Walk was released on 21 April 1954.
How long is Elephant Walk?
Elephant Walk runs 1h 43m.
Who made Elephant Walk?
Elephant Walk was directed by William Dieterle.
Where can I watch Elephant Walk?
Elephant Walk is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Elephant Walk
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Watch free: Hoopla
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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
- Leo Britt as Planter Chisholm
- Leslie Sketchley as Planter (uncredited)
