Ernest Goes to Africa(1997)
And Africa Will Never Be The Same!
Ernest Goes to Africa Synopsis
Ernest gifts Renee a yo-yo made with two jewels, unaware that they are the precious Eyes of Igoli. Things take a turn when Renee gets kidnapped and Ernest sets out to rescue her.
Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) is a comedy, family and adventure film directed by John Cherry, released on June 27, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Jim Varney, Linda Kash, Jamie Bartlett and Clare Marshall. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 71 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cherry
- Writers:
- John Cherry
- Producers:
- John Cherry, Kenneth M. Badish
- Cinematographer:
- James Robb
- Composer:
- Neill Solomon
- Production:
- Emshell Producers, Active Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) Trailer
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Ernest Goes to Africa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Varney
as Ernest P. Worrell
Linda Kash
as Rene Loomis
Jamie Bartlett
as Mr. Thompson
- Clare Marshall
Clare Marshall
as Betty, Rene's Serving Mate
- Washington Xisolo
Washington Xisolo
as Sinkatutu Chief
Robert Whitehead
as Prince Kazim
Zane Meas
as Jameen
- Charles Pillai
Charles Pillai
as Kareem
Sello Sebotsane
as Bazoo (Thompson's Thug)
Frank Opperman
as Dobbs
Dan Robbertse
as Thug #1
- Frank Pereira
Frank Pereira
as Thug #2
Key crew
Directed by John Cherry, written by John Cherry, produced by John Cherry and Kenneth M. Badish.
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Ernest Goes to Africa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 71 ratings.
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Ernest Goes to Africa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ernest Goes to Africa online?
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Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ernest Goes to Africa?
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The main cast of Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) includes Jim Varney, Linda Kash, Jamie Bartlett, Clare Marshall and Washington Xisolo. The film was directed by John Cherry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ernest Goes to Africa released?
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Ernest Goes to Africa was released on June 27, 1997 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Ernest Goes to Africa worth watching?
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Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ernest Goes to Africa?
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Yes. The official Ernest Goes to Africa trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.