The African
Originally released in 1983. The African is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Philippe de Broca.
Starring Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Noiret, and Jean-François Balmer
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (69 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top 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
as Bako
Pierre Michaël
as Le P.D.G
Gordon Heath
as Le ministre
Raymond Aquilon
as Le commandant
Gisèle Charpentier
as La matronne
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Renn Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The African about?
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...
Who directed The African?
The African was directed by Philippe de Broca.
How long is The African?
The African has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The African released?
The African was released on October 22, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The African?
The main cast of The African includes Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Noiret, Jean-François Balmer, Jacques François, Jean Benguigui.