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Release Year1987
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
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TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsJohn Ross: An African Adventure
About John Ross: An African Adventure
Zulu tribesmen escort a shipwrecked 19th-century English sailor on a 600-mile round trip for supplies.
Directed by —, John Ross: An African Adventure leans on a strong ensemble — Darryl Robertson, Ken Gampu, David Lister — 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 screen titles of 1987.
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