Movie

The African

★ 6.3(73)19831h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Philippe de Broca
Release date: 1983-10-22
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Renn Productions

About The African

The African is a 1983 movie in the Comedy and Adventure genres, directed by Philippe de Broca, starring Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Noiret and Jean-François Balmer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 73 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The African in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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?

Cast

Catherine Deneuve

Charlotte

Philippe Noiret

Victor

Jean-François Balmer

Paul Planchet

Jacques François

Le docteur Patterson

Jean Benguigui

Aristote Poulakis

Joseph Momo

Bako

Pierre Michaël

Le P.D.G

Gordon Heath

Le ministre

Raymond Aquilon

Le commandant

Gisèle Charpentier

La matronne

Maxime Dufeu

Un cadre

Vivian Reed

Joséphine

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The African in Mexico?+

The African is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The African on Netflix?+

The African is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The African?+

The African has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The African?+

The African stars Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Noiret, Jean-François Balmer, Jacques François and Jean Benguigui.

When did The African come out?+

The African is a 1983 movie directed by Philippe de Broca.

What genre is The African?+

The African is Comedy and Adventure film.

Who directed The African?+

The African was directed by Philippe de Broca.