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Release Year1997
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresComedy, Family, Adventure
Votes69
DirectorJohn Cherry
WritersJohn Cherry
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsErnest Goes to Africa
About Ernest Goes to Africa
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.
Directed by John Cherry, Ernest Goes to Africa leans on a strong ensemble — Jim Varney, Linda Kash, Jamie Bartlett — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1997.
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