I Dreamed of Africa
"Sometimes the adventure of a lifetime becomes life itself."
Originally released in 2000. I Dreamed of Africa is a romance/drama film. directed by Hugh Hudson.
Starring Kim Basinger, Vincent Perez, and Liam Aiken
Synopsis
Inspired by the true story of indomitable Kuki Gallmann, the film tells of a beautiful and inquisitive woman who had the courage to escape from her comfortable yet monotonous life in Italy to start anew in the African wilderness with her son, Emanuele, and her new husband, Paolo. Gallmann faces great danger there but eventually becomes a celebrated conservationist.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (84 votes)
Budget
$34M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.4M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kim Basinger
as Kuki Gallmann
Vincent Perez
as Paolo Gallmann
Liam Aiken
as 7-Year-Old Emanuele
Daniel Craig
as Declan Fielding
Eva Marie Saint
as Franca
Lance Reddick
as Simon
Stephen Jennings
as Vincenzo
Nick Boraine
as Duncan Maitland
Garrett Strommen
as 17-Year-Old Emanuele
Connie Chiume
as Wanjiku
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $34,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,400,327
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Dreamed of Africa about?
Inspired by the true story of indomitable Kuki Gallmann, the film tells of a beautiful and inquisitive woman who had the courage to escape from her comfortable yet monotonous life in Italy to start...
Who directed I Dreamed of Africa?
I Dreamed of Africa was directed by Hugh Hudson.
How long is I Dreamed of Africa?
I Dreamed of Africa has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was I Dreamed of Africa released?
I Dreamed of Africa was released on May 5, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Dreamed of Africa?
The main cast of I Dreamed of Africa includes Kim Basinger, Vincent Perez, Liam Aiken, Daniel Craig, Eva Marie Saint.