Ernest Goes to Africa
- Comedy
- Family
- Adventure
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.
Ernest Goes to Africa is a 1997 comedy adventure film starring Ernest, who accidentally becomes entangled in a diamond heist when he fashions stolen gems into a yo-yo for his love interest, Rene. After she's kidnapped by criminals, Ernest must travel to Africa to rescue her and prove he's the man of action she's always wanted.
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Jim VarneyErnest P. Worrell
Linda KashRene Loomis
Jamie BartlettMr. Thompson
Robert WhiteheadPrince Kazim
Sello SebotsaneBazoo (Thompson's Thug)
Frank OppermanDobbs
Zane MeasJameen
Ian YuleOl' Man At Flea Market- Washington XisoloSinkatutu Chief
- Charles PillaiKareem
- Clare MarshallBetty, Rene's Serving Mate (as Claire Marshall)
Dan RobbertseThug #1- Frank PereiraThug #2
Tony CaprariWeasel- Jeffrey MichaelDistinguished Man
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Ernest Goes To Africa
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When was Ernest Goes to Africa released?
The film was released on June 27, 1997.
What is the plot about?
Ernest unknowingly receives stolen diamonds, transforms them into a yo-yo, and gives it to Rene. When criminals kidnap her to retrieve the diamonds, Ernest must travel to Africa to save her.
What genre is this movie?
Ernest Goes to Africa is a comedy adventure film with family-friendly appeal.
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