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I Dreamed of Africa
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I Dreamed of Africa

2000-05-05 · 114 min · ★ 5.4

Romance · Drama · Adventure

Inspired by the true story of indomitable Kuki Gallmann, the film tells of a beautiful and inquisitive woman who had the courage to escape from her comfortable yet monotonous life in Italy to start anew in the African wilderness with her son, Emanuele, and her new husband, Paolo. Gallmann faces great danger there but eventually becomes a celebrated conservationist.

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Directors
Hugh Hudson
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 34,000,000
Revenue
USD 14,400,327

Top Cast

Kim BasingerKim BasingerKuki Gallmann
Vincent PerezVincent PerezPaolo Gallmann
Liam AikenLiam Aiken7-Year-Old Emanuele
Daniel CraigDaniel CraigDeclan Fielding
Eva Marie SaintEva Marie SaintFranca
Lance ReddickLance ReddickSimon
Stephen JenningsStephen JenningsVincenzo
Nick BoraineNick BoraineDuncan Maitland
Garrett StrommenGarrett Strommen17-Year-Old Emanuele
Connie ChiumeConnie ChiumeWanjiku
James NgcoboLuka
Joko ScottMirimuk
Sabelo NgobeseYoung Mapengo
Zacharia PhaliMapengo - Early Teens
Susan DanfordSusan DanfordEsther Maitland
Ian RobertsIan RobertsMike Donovan
Susan MontereggeKaren Donovan
Jessica PerrittLady Diana Delemere
Patrick LysterPatrick LysterSven
Winston NtshonaWinston NtshonaOld Pokot Chief

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