Flatfoot in Africa
Piedone l'africano
Synopsis
Inspector Rizzo in Napoli gets a message from a policeman from South Africa who wants to meet him. Immediately before this meeting the South African policeman is killed. Dying he shows Rizzo a picture of his young son Bodo. Rizzo travels to Johannesburg to find out what the policeman was working on and to find Bodo.
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Flatfoot in Africa (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-15
Top Cast
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Bud Spencer
Inspector Rizzo
Enzo Cannavale
Caputo
Werner Pochath
Spiros
Joe Stewardson
Smollet
Carel Trichardt
Captain Müller
Desmond Thompson
John Desmond - Commissioner of Police
Baldwyn Dakile
Bodo
Dagmar Lassander
Margy
Antonio Allocca
Receptionist
Giancarlo Bastianoni
Smollet's Henchman
Franco Cirino
Polizist in Neapel
Giorgio Cerioni
Mitarbeiter in der Diamantenmine
Ester Carloni
Maria, tabaco seller
Rita Ehlers
Helga
Carlo Reali
Edmonds' assistant
Jos Jansen
Van Dyck
Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
Bus Hooligan (uncredited)
Claudio Ruffini
Henchman in the local (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steno
- Screenplay & Story
- Giovanni Simonelli, Adriano Bolzoni, Franco Verucci, Rainer Brandt
- Original Score
- Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis
- Original Title
- Piedone l'africano
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Rialto Film, Laser Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steno
Giovanni Simonelli, Adriano Bolzoni, Franco Verucci, Rainer Brandt
Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis
Alberto Spagnoli
Mario Morra
Department Leadership Roster
Giovanni Simonelli
Screenplay
Mario Morra
Editor
Maurizio De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Adriano Bolzoni
Screenplay
Steno
Director
Franco Verucci
Screenplay
Guido De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Alberto Spagnoli
Director of Photography
Rainer Brandt
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flatfoot in Africa
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What is Flatfoot in Africa about?
Inspector Rizzo in Napoli gets a message from a policeman from South Africa who wants to meet him. Immediately before this meeting the South African policeman is killed. Dying he shows Rizzo a picture of his young son Bodo. Rizzo travels to Johannesburg to find out what the policeman was working on and to find Bodo.
Who directed Flatfoot in Africa?
Flatfoot in Africa was directed by Steno.
Who stars in Flatfoot in Africa?
The principal cast of Flatfoot in Africa includes Bud Spencer, Enzo Cannavale, Werner Pochath, Joe Stewardson, Carel Trichardt.
When was Flatfoot in Africa released and how long is it?
Flatfoot in Africa was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Flatfoot in Africa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flatfoot in Africa was composed by Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flatfoot in Africa?
Flatfoot in Africa holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).