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A Tale of Africa (1980)

Movie ★ 6.5 120 min

Drama

A pilot crash-lands in the African wilds, and loses his memory. He finds an old man living in the jungle with his grand-daughter. He falls in love with the young girl and settles down happily with them; their idyllic life broken only by a visit from his long forgotten fiancee.

Susumu Hani Director Shūji Terayama Writer Shintaro Tsuji Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 19, 1980
Runtime
120 min
IMDb
tt0081987
Country
Language
Studio
Sanrio

Cast

James Stewart James Stewart Old Man Philip Sayer Philip Sayer Pilot Heekura Simba Kathy Enkelin Eleonora Vallone Eleonora Vallone

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Tale of Africa about?
A pilot crash-lands in the African wilds, and loses his memory. He finds an old man living in the jungle with his grand-daughter. He falls in love with the young girl and settles down happily with them; their idyllic life broken only by a visit from his long forgotten fiancee.
Who directed A Tale of Africa?
A Tale of Africa was directed by Susumu Hani.
Who stars in A Tale of Africa?
A Tale of Africa stars James Stewart, Philip Sayer, Heekura Simba, Kathy.
When was A Tale of Africa released?
A Tale of Africa is a 1980 drama film.
Where can I watch A Tale of Africa?
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