Ernest Goes to Africa
1997 · Movie · PG · 90 min · ★ 4.2
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
Also known as Ernest 8 - Goes to Africa
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Details
- Years
- 1997
- Release date
- 1997-06-27
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 90 min
- TMDB rating
- 4.2/10 (67 votes)
Themes
- diamond
- africa
- yo yo
Cast & crew
Jim Varney
as Ernest P. Worrell
Linda Kash
as Rene Loomis
Jamie Bartlett
as Mr. Thompson
Robert Whitehead
as Prince Kazim
Sello Sebotsane
as Bazoo (Thompson's Thug)
- FO
Frank Opperman
as Dobbs
Zane Meas
as Jameen
Ian Yule
as Ol' Man At Flea Market
- WX
Washington Xisolo
as Sinkatutu Chief
- CP
Charles Pillai
as Kareem
Directed by John Cherry