Ernest Goes to Africa
1997 | 90m | English
Popularity: 0.4 (history)
| Director: | John Cherry |
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| Writer: | John Cherry |
| Staring: |
| The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend, Rene. But Rene wants a man of action, and doesn't think that Ernest fits the bill. After the bad guys come looking for the stolen diamonds and kidnap Rene, all of her fantasies come true as Ernest has to go to Africa to rescue her. | |
| Release Date: | Jun 27, 1997 |
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| Director: | John Cherry |
| Writer: | John Cherry |
| Genres: | Adventure, Comedy, Family |
| Keywords | africa, diamond, yo yo |
| Production Companies | Active Entertainment, Emshell Producers |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 06, 2026 Entered: Apr 15, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jim Varney | Ernest P. Worrell |
| Linda Kash | Rene Loomis |
| Jamie Bartlett | Mr. Thompson |
| Robert Whitehead | Prince Kazim |
| Sello Sebotsane | Bazoo (Thompson's Thug) |
| Frank Opperman | Dobbs |
| Zane Meas | Jameen |
| Ian Yule | Ol' Man At Flea Market |
| Washington Xisolo | Sinkatutu Chief |
| Charles Pillai | Kareem |
| Clare Marshall | Betty, Rene's Serving Mate (as Claire Marshall) |
| Dan Robbertse | Thug #1 |
| Frank Pereira | Thug #2 |
| Tony Caprari | Weasel |
| Jeffrey Michael | Distinguished Man |
| Robin Smith | Afrikaner |
| David Germond | Stealing Man |
| Anthony Fridjhon | Boss (as Anthony Fridjohn) |
| Nicola Seaton-Clark | Uptight Lady |
| John Cherry | Customer |
| Hector Rabotabi | Lead Hunter |
| Michael Stumm | Vendor |
| Allan Fyfe | Security Cop |
| John Whiteley | Doorman |
| Fats Bookholane | Older Zulu Man |
| Sello Dlamini | Younger Zulu Man |
| Philip Notununu | Thug #3 |
| Greg Hind | Thug #4 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Neill Solomon | Original Music Composer |
| James Robb | Director of Photography |
| Craig Bassett | Editor |
| Chris August | Production Design |
| Jon-Jon Lambon | Set Decoration |
| Yvonne De Necker | Costume Design |
| Bobby Van Der Westhuizen | Hairstylist |
| Anni Taylor | Makeup Artist |
| John Cherry | Screenplay, Director |
| Christa Schamberger | Casting |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Kenneth M. Badish | Producer |
| Ken Halloway | Associate Producer |
| John Cherry | Producer |
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