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A Tale of Africa (1980): Cast

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A Tale of Africa is a 1980 drama directed by Susumu Hani, starring James Stewart as Old Man, Philip Sayer and Kathy. It runs 2 hours.

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A Tale of Africa (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Susumu Hani
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Sanrio
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Tale of Africa About?

The premise of A Tale of Africa without spoilers.

After a pilot crash‑lands in the African wilderness and loses his memory, he discovers an elderly man living in the jungle with his granddaughter. The pilot falls for the young woman, and the three build a peaceful life together—until his long‑forgotten fiancée arrives, shattering their idyll.

A Tale of Africa Themes & Keywords

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  • color in title
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Cast & crew

A Tale of Africa Cast & Characters

James Stewart leads the cast as Old Man, with Philip Sayer as Pilot and Kathy as Enkelin. Directed by Susumu Hani; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Susumu Hani

More films directed by Susumu Hani: Prophecy, The Morning Schedule, Mio and Nanami: The Inferno of First Love.

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A Tale of Africa Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “The Green Horizon” and “Afurika monogatari”.

Also known as
  • The Green Horizon
  • Afurika monogatari
  • Green Horizons
  • Der Fremde im Regenwald
  • Un conte d'Afrique

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FAQ

A Tale of Africa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Tale of Africa, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Tale of Africa?

A Tale of Africa runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was A Tale of Africa released?

A Tale of Africa was released on July 19, 1980.

Who directed A Tale of Africa?

A Tale of Africa was directed by Susumu Hani.

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Who is in the cast of A Tale of Africa?

A Tale of Africa stars James Stewart as Old Man, Philip Sayer as Pilot and Kathy as Enkelin, among 5 credited actors.

Does A Tale of Africa have a post-credit scene?

No. A Tale of Africa has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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