In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro (1986): Cast & Plot
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro is a 1986 horror film directed by Raju Patel, starring Timothy Bottoms as Jack Ringtree, John Rhys-Davies and Irene Miracle. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Raju Patel
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Nyconnit NV
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro About?
The premise of In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A severe drought has left Africa without food or water, forcing a massive swarm of about 90,000 wild baboons to turn on humans for survival. The starving primates begin hunting people, who must use any means possible to evade the relentless attacks and stay alive.
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- british horror
- kenyan horror
- kenya
- drought
- baboon
- hoard
- environmentalist
- hunter
- animal expert
- natural resources
- expatriate
- monkey
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- africa
- chase
- canned food
- in the nick of time
- introspection
- old man
- saved by the bell
- concealed nudity
- surrounded
- sneak attack
- shooting an animal
- explosion
- teacher
- kilimanjaro
- upbeat ending
- african tribe
- bitten by an animal
- mutilated corpse
- killed by an animal
- airplane crash
- jump scare
- rhinoceros
- hungry animal
- hiding
- siege
- barricaded
- oil
- working abroad
- love interest
- eco horror
- killer animal
- animal attack
- death
- blood
- based on true story
- independent film
- surprise ending
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro Cast & Characters
Timothy Bottoms leads the cast as Jack Ringtree, with John Rhys-Davies as Chris Tucker and Irene Miracle as Lee Ringtree. Directed by Raju Patel; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Raju Patel
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Timothy Bottoms as Jack Ringtree - John Rhys-Davies as Chris Tucker
- Irene Miracle as Lee Ringtree
- Jim Boeke as Gagnon
Also Starring in In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
· 8 more- Carl Vundla District Officer Tshombe
- Patty Foley Lucille Gagnon
- Don Blakely Julius Odom
- Calvin Jung Mitushi Uto
- Patrick Gorman Eugene Cruz
- Michele Carey Ginny Hansen
- Leonard Trolley Colonel Maitland
- Mark Watters Carlyle Bandy
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro Plot Summary
What happens in In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1984, in the drought-stricken town of Namanga, Kenya, a young girl is found alone wandering the wilderness. Jack Ringtree is the one who brings her to the local school to learn more about her origins, while the town grapples with a brutal water shortage that has turned the landscape arid and tense. In a bid to secure a vital resource, Jack visits a nearby mining outpost, where the owner, Chris Tucker, brushes him off with a sharp rebuke. That same night, Lee Ringtree arrives in Namanga and shares a private, intimate moment with Jack, a fleeting respite amid mounting pressures and fear.
Full summary
The whole story of In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which character brings the wandering girl to the local school?
Cars in In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
12 cars on screen, including the 1976 Land-Rover 109'' Series III Station Wagon and the 1958 Land-Rover 109'' Series II Pickup.
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1976 Land-Rover 109'' Series III Station Wagon Main role -
1958 Land-Rover 109'' Series II Pickup Important role -
1969 Land-Rover 109'' Series IIa Station Wagon Important role -
1980 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Im Schatten des Kilimandscharo - Paviane des Todes” and “Im Schatten des Kilimandscharo”.
- Also known as
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- Im Schatten des Kilimandscharo - Paviane des Todes
- Im Schatten des Kilimandscharo
- En las sombras del Kilimanjaro
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In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro?
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro released?
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro was released on March 1, 1986.
Who directed In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro?
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro was directed by Raju Patel.
Who is in the cast of In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro?
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro stars Timothy Bottoms as Jack Ringtree, John Rhys-Davies as Chris Tucker and Irene Miracle as Lee Ringtree, among 12 credited actors.
Does In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro have a post-credit scene?
No. In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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