Ernest Goes to Africa (1997)
The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend, Rene. But Rene wants a man of action, and doesn't think that Ernest fits the bill. After the bad guys come looking for the stolen diamonds and kidnap Rene, all of her fantasies come true as Ernest has to go to Africa to rescue her.
Director: John Cherry
Genre: Comedy, Family, Adventure
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: June 27, 1997
Cast
- Jim Varney - Ernest P. Worrell
- Linda Kash - Rene Loomis
- Jamie Bartlett - Mr. Thompson
- Claire Marshall - Betty, Rene's serving mate
- Frank Opperman - Dobbs
- Robert Whitehead - Prince Kazim
- Ian Yule - Ol' Man At Flea Market
- Washington Xisolo - Sinkatutu Chief
- Zane Meas - Jameen
- Charles Pillai - Kareem
Screenplay
- John Cherry (Screenplay)
Music: Neill Solomon
Cinematography: James Robb
Editing: Craig Bassett
Production: Emshell Producers, Active Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
diamond, africa, yo yo
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ernest Goes to Africa about?
- The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend, Rene. But Rene wants a man of action, and doesn't think that Ernest fits the bill. After the bad guys come looking for the stolen diamonds and kidnap Rene, all of her fantasies come true as Ernest has to go to Africa to rescue her.
- Who directed Ernest Goes to Africa?
- Ernest Goes to Africa was directed by John Cherry.
- Who stars in Ernest Goes to Africa?
- Ernest Goes to Africa stars Jim Varney, Linda Kash, Jamie Bartlett, Claire Marshall, Frank Opperman, Robert Whitehead.
- How long is Ernest Goes to Africa?
- Ernest Goes to Africa has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Ernest Goes to Africa?
- Ernest Goes to Africa is a Comedy, Family, Adventure film.
- Where was Ernest Goes to Africa produced?
- Ernest Goes to Africa was produced in United States of America.