Where was White Hunter Black Heart filmed
White Hunter Black Heart
Year: 1990
Country: United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
<p>A 1990 American adventure drama film directed and produced by Clint Eastwood, who also played the title role. The screenplay is based on Peter Firtel's 1953 book of the same name, written from his personal experiences while preparing for the filming of The African Queen (1951). Filming took place in the summer of 1989 for two months on location in Zimbabwe, including Lake Kariba, Victoria Falls and the Hwange Game Reserve. Some scenes were also filmed in the Caribbean. The interiors were filmed at Pinewood Studios in the UK. The boat was built in England from fiberglass and shipped to Africa; it was electric, but had special effects to simulate a steam engine, which was done by John Evans. The hunting scenes used an authentic £65,000 double-barreled shotgun made by Holland & Holland, the same gun brand that made guns for John Huston when he was filming in Africa in 1951.</p>
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John Wilson's estate
In movie
Scene where Pete Verrill receives an invitation from his friend, director John Wilson, to help rework the script for a new project, which so far has the working title "The African Trader". Wilson - a man sharp, independent and prone to rebellion - insists that the entire movie was shot on location in Africa, despite the high costs. As it soon becomes clear, his primary motivation has nothing to do with the movie itself: Wilson, an avid hunter, dreams of going on safari.
Real
Scene was shot at West Wycombe House, an 18th century country manor house located in West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. The mansion is an outstanding example of English Palladianism with elements of Neoclassicism, inspired by the architecture of antiquity and the Italian Renaissance.
Lake
In movie
Scene where Wilson takes advantage of a few rainy days to resume his safari, now accompanied by a professional elephant hunter named Ogilvie. Verrill continues to follow him despite the taunts of Wilson, who once again teases him for his cowardice. Finally, Wilson gets his long-awaited chance to shoot the elephant, but when the time comes to pull the trigger, he suddenly realizes that he cannot do it.
Real
Scene was shot on Lake Kariba, located on the Zambezi River, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. It is one of the largest artificial lakes in the world, with an area of about 5,400 square kilometers. The lake has many bays and islands, creating unique landscapes. Along its shores are tropical forests, and the waters are home to hippos, crocodiles and numerous species of fish.
Savannah
In movie
Scene where Wilson and Verrill travel to Entebbe, where they spend a few days in a luxury hotel. While Verrill is finalizing the script, Wilson is busy organizing a safari, carefully preparing his dream of hunting in Africa.
Real
Scene was shot at Victoria Falls, located on the Zambezi River, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is one of the world's most famous natural wonders, considered the largest waterfall by width in the world, with waterfalls that are up to 1.7 kilometers wide and about 108 meters high.