---
title: "Ashanti"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ashanti-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 57926
imdb_id: "tt0078801"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 56
content_rating: "R"
---

# Ashanti (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ashanti-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ashanti, also known as Ashanti, Land of No Mercy, is a 1979 Swiss American action adventure film directed by Richard Fleischer. The movie is based on the 1974 novel Ebano by Alberto Vazquez-Figueroa. The cast includes Michael Caine, Peter Ustinov, Kabir Bedi, Beverly Johnson, Omar Sharif, Rex Harrison, William Holden, and Zia Mohyeddin. The story follows Dr. Anansa Linderby, who is kidnapped by a slave trader while on a medical mission in Africa. Following her abduction, her husband embarks on a difficult mission to rescue her and punish those responsible. The film is categorized as an adventure, drama, action, and thriller, with a runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes. It was released in the United States on April 6, 1979. Promotional materials for the film described it as an all-star action movie dealing with the subject of slavery in the 1970s. The narrative focuses on two men, one driven by love and the other by revenge, as they attempt to recover the doctor.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Cineverse Amazon Channel | FlixHouse, Bloodstream | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex, W4free | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Bloodstream | Bloodstream | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Fleischer
- **Networks / Studios**: Beverly Films, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Ashanti online?
Ashanti is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Midnight Pulp. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Ashanti worth watching?
Ashanti holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 56 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Ashanti and when was it released?
Ashanti is a feature film with a runtime of 118 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Ashanti?
Ashanti was directed by Richard Fleischer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ashanti — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/57926)
- [Ashanti (1979) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078801/fullcredits/)
- [Ashanti (1979 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashanti_(1979_film))
- [Ashanti (1979) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/57926-ashanti/cast)
- [Ashanti (1979 movie) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashanti_(1979_movie))
- [Ashanti (1979) | Michael Caine Film Review | CitizenCaine](https://www.citizencaine.org/films/ashanti/)

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