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Ernest Goes to Africa
Genres
ComedyFamily
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
1997-06-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
58
Vote Average
4.25
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jim Varney
Ernest P. Worrell
Linda Kash
Rene Loomis
Jamie Bartlett
Mr. Thompson
Claire Marshall
Betty, Rene's serving mate
Frank Opperman
Dobbs
Robert Whitehead
Prince Kazim
Ian Yule
Ol' Man At Flea Market
Washington Xisolo
Sinkatutu Chief
Zane Meas
Jameen
Charles Pillai
Kareem
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