Askari (2001)
Torn between emotion and reason, a family becomes as threatened as the elephants themselves
Set on a game reserve in Africa. Askari is an angry old elephant, the only survivor of the "A' family group which has been anhilitated in a government cull and he has turned rogue. Involved in the culling are Patrick Khumalo, a corrupt government official and Ribshaw, an unscrupulous white poacher accompanied by Ndhlovu, an old African tracker who is being blackmailed by Ribshaw. Anxious to save the elephants are game warden Joss Mckinley and his conservationist wife Paula who is studying and monitoring various family groups of elephants. When Paula's sixteen year old niece Emma Crawshay is orphaned she is sent to live with her aunt and uncle at Morena Game Park. She feels alienated but is gradually drawn into her aunt's passion for her work and her favourite elephant family the 'O' group, in particular a calf named Ollie.
Cast
- Marlee Matlin - Paula McKinley
- C. Thomas Howell - Joss Mckinley
- Amanda Fuller - Emma Crawshay
- Ian Roberts - Ripshaw
- Ken Gampu - Ndhlovu
- Brendan Pollecutt - Russell Earnshaw
- Menzi Ngubane - Patrick Khumalo
- Setlhabi Jacob Taunyane - Elmon Ntini
- Jerry Mofokeng - Matthew
- Tony Caprari - Count Mondini
Screenplay
Keywords
elephant, elephant rescue, poachers
Trailer
Askari TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Askari about?
- Set on a game reserve in Africa. Askari is an angry old elephant, the only survivor of the "A' family group which has been anhilitated in a government cull and he has turned rogue. Involved in the culling are Patrick Khumalo, a corrupt government official and Ribshaw, an unscrupulous white poacher accompanied by Ndhlovu, an old African tracker who is being blackmailed by Ribshaw. Anxious to save the elephants are game warden Joss Mckinley and his conservationist wife Paula who is studying and monitoring various family groups of elephants. When Paula's sixteen year old niece Emma Crawshay is orphaned she is sent to live with her aunt and uncle at Morena Game Park. She feels alienated but is gradually drawn into her aunt's passion for her work and her favourite elephant family the 'O' group, in particular a calf named Ollie.
- Who directed Askari?
- Askari was directed by David Lister.
- Who stars in Askari?
- Askari stars Marlee Matlin, C. Thomas Howell, Amanda Fuller, Ian Roberts, Ken Gampu, Brendan Pollecutt.
- How long is Askari?
- Askari has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Askari?
- Askari is a Drama, Family film.