Africa Blood and Guts (1966)
Every Scene Looks You Straight in the Eye... and Spits!
A chronicle of the violence that occurred in much of the African continent throughout the 1960s. As many African countries were transitioning from colonial rule to other forms of government, violent political upheavals were frequent. Revolutions in Zanzibar and Kenya in which thousands were killed are shown, the violence not only political; there is also extensive footage of hunters and poachers slaughtering different types of wild animals.
Director: Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi
Genre: Documentary, History, War, Horror
Runtime: 138 min
Release Date: February 11, 1966
Cast
- Sergio Rossi - Narrator (voice)
- Jomo Kenyatta - (archive footage)
- Gualtiero Jacopetti - Himself (uncredited)
- Julius Nyerere - Himself (uncredited)
- Moïse Kapenda Tshombe - Himself (uncredited)
- Richard Gordon Turnbull - Himself (uncredited)
- Ian Yule - Himself (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Riz Ortolani
Editing: Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi
Production: Cineriz
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: it
Keywords
africa, congo, mercenary, cane, colonialism, mondo, colonization, shockumentary
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Africa Blood and Guts about?
- A chronicle of the violence that occurred in much of the African continent throughout the 1960s. As many African countries were transitioning from colonial rule to other forms of government, violent political upheavals were frequent. Revolutions in Zanzibar and Kenya in which thousands were killed are shown, the violence not only political; there is also extensive footage of hunters and poachers slaughtering different types of wild animals.
- Who directed Africa Blood and Guts?
- Africa Blood and Guts was directed by Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi.
- Who stars in Africa Blood and Guts?
- Africa Blood and Guts stars Sergio Rossi, Jomo Kenyatta, Gualtiero Jacopetti, Julius Nyerere, Moïse Kapenda Tshombe, Richard Gordon Turnbull.
- How long is Africa Blood and Guts?
- Africa Blood and Guts has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is Africa Blood and Guts?
- Africa Blood and Guts is a Documentary, History, War, Horror film.
- How much did Africa Blood and Guts gross?
- Africa Blood and Guts grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Africa Blood and Guts produced?
- Africa Blood and Guts was produced in Italy.