The Flame Trees of Thika 1981

The Flame Trees of Thika Synopsis: Elspeth and her unconventional parents decide to settle down in Kenya and begin a coffee plantation. This is a time of discovery for Elspeth, as she encounters the incredible beauty and cruelty of nature, and new friendships with both Africans and British expatriates. A side plot involves the beautiful and bored British Lettice Palmer who enters into an affair with a handsome safari guide. Eventually, however, the excitement of Elspeth's life is disrupted by the onset of WW I, and the changes it brings.

  • Released: 1981-09-01
  • Genre: Drama
  • The Flame Trees of Thika Movie Cast (Stars):


    Hayley Mills,
    Holly Aird,
    David Robb,
    Ben Cross,
    Sharon Maughan,
    John Nettleton,
    Mick Chege,
    Steve Mwenesi,
    Nicholas Jones
  • The Flame Trees of Thika Movie Crew (Director):


    John Hawkesworth,
    Verity Lambert,
    Ian Wilson,
    Alan Blaikley,
    Ken Howard,
    Elspeth Huxley,
    Verity Lambert
  • Link: The Flame Trees of Thika on CWR CRB

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