Trader Horn (1973 film)

Trader Horn is a 1973 adventure film directed by Reza S. Badiyi and starring Rod Taylor and Anne Heywood. It is a remake of the 1931 film of the same name. The film follows the exploits of Trader Horn, a rugged ivory hunter in Africa, and his interactions with native tribes and dangerous wildlife. The plot involves Horn searching for a missing missionary's daughter, encountering various perils and battling adversaries along the way. Unlike the 1931 version, the 1973 Trader Horn was filmed primarily in California and Arizona, using locations that were made to resemble the African landscape. It received largely negative reviews and is not considered a classic like its predecessor. Its production was plagued with issues, including difficulties recreating the African environment and critical response to the script and acting. The film is noted for its attempts to capture the spirit of classic adventure films, but is generally regarded as falling short of that goal.