The Macomber Affair
1947, English. Directed by Zoltan Korda.
Peck...Bennett...Hemingway...only all three together could create this electric love story...with a vengeance!
A big-game hunter takes a rich American couple on an African safari. Film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber".
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Zoltan KordaDirector
- Gregory PeckRobert Wilson
- Joan BennettMargaret Macomber
- Robert PrestonFrancis Macomber
- Reginald DennyPolice Inspector
- Jean GillieAimee
- Carl HarbordCoroner
- Frederick WorlockClerk
- Vernon DowningReporter Logan
- Darby JonesMasai Warrior (uncredited)
- Martin WilkinsBartender (uncredited)
- Earl SmithKongoni
- Hassan SaidAbdullah (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 April 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Seymour Bennett, Casey Robinson
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What The Macomber Affair is based on
The Macomber Affair is based on The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber, a 1936 short story by Ernest Hemingway.
Short story · 1936
The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
By Ernest Hemingway
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The Macomber Affair: quick answers
Is The Macomber Affair worth watching?
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How long is The Macomber Affair?
The Macomber Affair runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Macomber Affair have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Macomber Affair. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Macomber Affair parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Macomber Affair is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Macomber Affair on?
The Macomber Affair isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 April 1947. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Macomber Affair?
If you liked The Macomber Affair, try The Jungle Book, True Grit, Jacob.
Who directed The Macomber Affair?
The Macomber Affair (1947) was directed by Zoltan Korda and stars Gregory Peck, Joan Bennett, Robert Preston.
What is The Macomber Affair based on?
The Macomber Affair is based on The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber, a 1936 short story by Ernest Hemingway.