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Escape from Angola
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Escape from Angola

1976-01-01 · 95 min · ★ 4.0

Adventure · Action · Family

Amidst the chaos of Angola's civil conflict, an American family living on a wildlife preserve must navigate treacherous terrain and hostile forces.

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Directors
Leslie H. Martinson
Production companies
African Film Associates, Heyns Film Productions, Ivan Tors Productions
Countries
United States of America, South Africa
Status
Released

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Stan BrockStan BrockJames Malory
Anne CollingsAnne CollingsKaren Mallory
Steven TorsSteve Mallory
Peter TorsPeter Mallory
David TorsDavid Mallory
Ivan TorsIvan TorsIvan Mallory
Mackson NgobeniTshoma
Shirley PelleOgamo Woman
Joe MafelaPatrol Leader

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