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Ernest Goes to Africa
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Ernest Goes to Africa

1997-06-27 · 90 min · ★ 4.2

Comedy · Family · Adventure

Ernest gifts Renee a yo-yo made with two jewels, unaware that they are the precious Eyes of Igoli. Things take a turn when Renee gets kidnapped and Ernest sets out to rescue her.

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Directors
John Cherry
Production companies
Emshell Producers, Active Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jim VarneyJim VarneyErnest P. Worrell
Linda KashLinda KashRene Loomis
Jamie BartlettJamie BartlettMr. Thompson
Clare MarshallBetty, Rene's Serving Mate
Washington XisoloSinkatutu Chief
Robert WhiteheadRobert WhiteheadPrince Kazim
Zane MeasZane MeasJameen
Charles PillaiKareem
Sello SebotsaneSello SebotsaneBazoo (Thompson's Thug)
Frank OppermanFrank OppermanDobbs
Dan RobbertseDan RobbertseThug #1
Frank PereiraThug #2
Tony CaprariTony CaprariWeasel
Ian YuleIan YuleOl' Man At Flea Market
David GermondStealing Man
Anthony FridjhonAnthony FridjhonBoss
Nicola Seaton-ClarkUptight Lady
John CherryJohn CherryCustomer
Michael StummVendor
Allan FyfeSecurity Cop

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