Ernest Goes to Africa (1997)

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Ernest Goes to Africa on IMDb 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
  • Robert Whitehead
    as
    Prince Kazim
  • Sello Sebotsane
    as
    Bazoo (Thompson's Thug)