The story centers on the memories of a writer (Gregory Peck) who is taking a safari in Africa. <br />He develops a dangerous wound from a thorn prick, and lies awaiting his slow death. <br />The loss of physical capability causes him to look inside himself - at his memories of the past years, and how little he has actually accomplished in his writing. <br />Director: Henry King <br />Producer: Darryl F. Zanuck <br />Production Company: Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation <br />Stars: Gregory Peck,Ava Gardner,Susan Hayward <br />Genre: Adventure,Drama