Green Mansions (1959)
W. H. Hudson's unforgettable story of love and adventure in the South American jungles!
A young Venezuelan idealist flees his native land to escape a revolution. Hoping to find peace, he goes to the mountains and the forests of the Amazon. There he encounters Rima, the Bird Girl, an orphan living a life of nature, who is feared by a local jungle tribe.
Director: Mel Ferrer
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: March 19, 1959
Cast
- Audrey Hepburn - Rima
- Anthony Perkins - Abel
- Lee J. Cobb - Nuflo
- Sessue Hayakawa - Runi
- Henry Silva - Kua-Ko
- Nehemiah Persoff - Don Panta
- Michael Pate - Priest
- Estelle Hemsley - Cla-Cla
- Yoneo Iguchi - Native Guide (uncredited)
- Bill Saito - Native Guide (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Dorothy Kingsley (Screenplay)
- William Henry Hudson (Novel)
Cinematography: Joseph Ruttenberg
Editing: Ferris Webster
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Exploration in Uncharted Jungles, Rainforest Ecosystem and Richness, Love Stories Crossing Cultures, Canyoneering and River Adventures, Rainforest Biodiversity and Jungle Life
Keywords
based on novel or book, amazon rainforest, deer, waterfall, jungle, cultural difference, south america, 19th century, jungle girl, jungle adventure, amazon
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Green Mansions about?
- A young Venezuelan idealist flees his native land to escape a revolution. Hoping to find peace, he goes to the mountains and the forests of the Amazon. There he encounters Rima, the Bird Girl, an orphan living a life of nature, who is feared by a local jungle tribe.
- Who directed Green Mansions?
- Green Mansions was directed by Mel Ferrer.
- Who stars in Green Mansions?
- Green Mansions stars Audrey Hepburn, Anthony Perkins, Lee J. Cobb, Sessue Hayakawa, Henry Silva, Nehemiah Persoff.
- How long is Green Mansions?
- Green Mansions has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Green Mansions?
- Green Mansions is a Adventure, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Green Mansions?
- Green Mansions had a budget of $3M.
- Where was Green Mansions produced?
- Green Mansions was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Green Mansions?
- The themes of Green Mansions include: Exploration in Uncharted Jungles, Rainforest Ecosystem and Richness, Love Stories Crossing Cultures, Canyoneering and River Adventures, Rainforest Biodiversity and Jungle Life.