4.8/10 1,713 votes

Released:
1997-06-27

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.

Director:
John Cherry

Runtime:
1h 30min

Genre:
Comedy, Family, Adventure

• Cast:
• 
  Jim Varney
  as
  Ernest P. Worrell
• 
  Linda Kash
  as
  Rene Loomis
• 
  Jamie Bartlett
  as
  Mr. Thompson
• 
  Claire Marshall
  as
  Betty, Rene's serving mate
• 
  Frank Opperman
  as
  Dobbs