Ashanti(1979)
Only two men could rescue her. One driven by love, the other by revenge.
Ashanti Synopsis
Dr. Anansa Linderby is kidnapped in a medical mission in Africa by a slave trader. From this moment, her husband will do anything to recover her and to punish the bad guys, but that will be not an easy task.
Ashanti (1979) is a adventure and drama film directed by Richard Fleischer, released on February 21, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Michael Caine, Peter Ustinov, Kabir Bedi and Omar Sharif. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Fleischer
- Writers:
- Alberto Vázquez Figueroa, Stephen Geller
- Producers:
- Georges-Alain Vuille
- Cinematographer:
- Aldo Tonti
- Composer:
- Michael Melvoin
- Production:
- Beverly Films, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Ashanti (1979) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ashanti before you stream it.
Ashanti Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Caine
as Dr. David Linderby
Peter Ustinov
as Suleiman
Kabir Bedi
as Malik
Omar Sharif
as Prince Hassan
Beverly Johnson
as Dr. Anansa Linderby
Rex Harrison
as Brian Walker
William Holden
as Jim Sandell
Zia Mohyeddin
as Djamil
Winston Ntshona
as Ansok
Tariq Yunus
as Faid
- Tyrone Jackson
Tyrone Jackson
as Dongaro
Akosua Busia
as The Senoufo Girl
Key crew
Directed by Richard Fleischer, written by Alberto Vázquez Figueroa and Stephen Geller, produced by Georges-Alain Vuille.
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Ashanti Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 55 ratings.
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Ashanti – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ashanti online?
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Ashanti (1979) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ashanti?
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The main cast of Ashanti (1979) includes Michael Caine, Peter Ustinov, Kabir Bedi, Omar Sharif and Beverly Johnson. The film was directed by Richard Fleischer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ashanti released?
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Ashanti was released on February 21, 1979 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Ashanti worth watching?
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Ashanti (1979) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ashanti?
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Yes. The official Ashanti trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.