Ernest Goes to Africa (1997)

06/27/1997 (US) • 1h 30m

Comedy, Family, Adventure

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jim Varney

Ernest P. Worrell

Linda Kash

Rene Loomis

Jamie Bartlett

Mr. Thompson

Claire Marshall

Betty, Rene's serving mate

Robert Whitehead

Prince Kazim

Ian Yule

Ol' Man At Flea Market

Washington Xisolo

Sinkatutu Chief

Zane Meas

Jameen


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Part of the Ernest Collection

Includes Ernest Goes to Camp, Ernest Goes to Africa, Ernest Goes to Jail

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

diamond

africa

yo yo

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