The African(1983)
L'africain
The African Synopsis
Charlotte flies to East Africa to build a tourist center near Lake Williams where the pygmies live. Here she meets her husband Victor, a devoted conservationist who left her three years ago to live in the jungle. Can you imagine his enthusiasm when she arrives at the conclusion that the ideal place to build this holiday resort is his kitchen garden?
The African (1983) is a comedy and adventure film directed by Philippe de Broca, released on October 22, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Noiret, Jean-François Balmer and Jacques François. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Philippe de Broca
- Writers:
- Philippe de Broca, Gérard Brach
- Producers:
- Claude Berri
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Penzer
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Renn Productions
- Status:
- Released
The African Cast & Crew
Main cast
Catherine Deneuve
as Charlotte
Philippe Noiret
as Victor
Jean-François Balmer
as Paul Planchet
Jacques François
as Le docteur Patterson
Jean Benguigui
as Aristote Poulakis
- Joseph Momo
Joseph Momo
as Bako
- Pierre Michaël
Pierre Michaël
as Le P.D.G
Gordon Heath
as Le ministre
Raymond Aquilon
as Le commandant
- Gisèle Charpentier
Gisèle Charpentier
as La matronne
- Maxime Dufeu
Maxime Dufeu
as Un cadre
Vivian Reed
as Joséphine
Key crew
Directed by Philippe de Broca, written by Philippe de Broca and Gérard Brach, produced by Claude Berri.
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The African Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 76 ratings.
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The African – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The African online?
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The African (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The African?
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The main cast of The African (1983) includes Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Noiret, Jean-François Balmer, Jacques François and Jean Benguigui. The film was directed by Philippe de Broca. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The African released?
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The African was released on October 22, 1983 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The African worth watching?
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The African (1983) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.