Ernest Goes to Africa 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- John Cherry
- Networks
- Emshell Producers, Active Entertainment
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
What is Ernest Goes to Africa?
Ernest Goes to Africa is a 1997 American comedy film that was written and directed by John Cherry. The production features actors Jim Varney, Linda Kash, and Jamie Bartlett.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 27, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Emshell Producers, Active Entertainment
- Genres
- Comedy, Family, Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.2/10 from 71 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Emshell Producers, Active Entertainment
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Ernest Goes to Africa is a 1997 American comedy film that was written and directed by John Cherry. The production features actors Jim Varney, Linda Kash, and Jamie Bartlett. It serves as the ninth film to feature the character Ernest P. Worrell and is the eighth entry in the Ernest series. The plot follows a mix-up involving stolen diamonds that Ernest unknowingly acquires. He fashions the diamonds into a yo-yo and gives the item to his would-be girlfriend, Rene. Rene, who desires a partner she considers a man of action, does not believe Ernest fits that description. The situation escalates when the individuals responsible for the stolen diamonds track them down and kidnap Rene. This event forces Ernest to travel to Africa to rescue her, ultimately fulfilling the fantasies Rene held regarding a man of action. The film, which is classified as a comedy, family, and adventure project, has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and was released in the United States on June 27, 1997.
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Is Ernest Goes to Africa worth watching?
Ernest Goes to Africa holds a community rating of 4.2/10 based on 71 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Family for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Ernest Goes to Africa and when was it released?
Ernest Goes to Africa is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.
Who directed Ernest Goes to Africa?
Ernest Goes to Africa was directed by John Cherry.
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