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Ernest Goes to Africa

1997 | 90m | English

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Popularity: 0.4 (history)

Director: John Cherry
Writer: John Cherry
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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
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
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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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