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A Far Off Place
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A Far Off Place

1993-03-12 · 107 min · ★ 6.2

Adventure · Drama

Thrown together under incredible circumstances, two strangers must discover courage and strength when they begin a journey across the treacherous African desert! Equipped only with their wits and the expertise of a native bushman who befriends them, they are determined to triumph over impossible odds and reach their destination. But along the way, the trio face a primitive desert wilderness.

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Directors
Mikael Salomon
Production companies
Walt Disney Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 12,890,752

Top Cast

Reese WitherspoonReese WitherspoonNonnie Parker
Ethan EmbryEthan EmbryHarry Winslow
Jack ThompsonJack ThompsonJohn Ricketts
Sarel BokXhabbo
Robert John BurkeRobert John BurkePaul Parker
Patricia KalemberPatricia KalemberElizabeth Parker
Daniel GerrollDaniel GerrollJohn Winslow
Maximilian SchellMaximilian SchellCol. Mopani Theron
Miles AndersonMiles AndersonJardin
Fidelis ChezaTracker
Taffy ChihotaWarden Robert
Anthony ChinyangaDoctor
Brian CooperStore Keeper
Magdalene DamasNuin-Tara
John IndiBamuthi
Sebastian KleinSebastian KleinChild on Sand Dune
Isaac MabhikwaPoacher
Bertha MsoraKoba
Japan MthembuCarfax
Charles PillaiMr. Tang

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