The Lion of Africa
Synopsis
Brooke Adams plays a woman who has to put up with Brian Dennehy's character if she wants to get across a desolate section of Africa. They fight and naturally sparks fly.
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Brian Dennehy
Sam Marsh
Brooke Adams
Grace Danet
Yosef Shiloach
Valentim
Don Warrington
Henry Piggot
Carl Andrews
Jemmy Banta
Katherine Schofield
Cecilia
Joe Chege
Wallace
Tony Msalame
African Doctor
Oliver Litondo
Sergeant
Peter Kimani
Policeman #1
Njoroge Ngoima
Policeman #2
Douglas Chege
Policeman #3
Jonathan Atherton
Thug #1
Shane Mwigerere
Thug #2
Gary Fernance
Thug #3
William Tsuma
Joko
Rose Maruru
Joko's Girlfriend
Edwin Mahinda
Joko's Brother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Franklin Singer
- Original Score
- George S. Clinton
- Original Title
- The Lion of Africa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Connor
Bruce Franklin Singer
George S. Clinton
Bernard Gribble
Yoram Ben-Ami, Lois Luger
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Gribble
Editor
Bruce Franklin Singer
Writer
Yoram Ben-Ami
Producer
Kevin Connor
Director
Keith Wilson
Production Design
George S. Clinton
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lion of Africa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lion of Africa about?
Brooke Adams plays a woman who has to put up with Brian Dennehy's character if she wants to get across a desolate section of Africa. They fight and naturally sparks fly.
Who directed The Lion of Africa?
The Lion of Africa was directed by Kevin Connor.
Who stars in The Lion of Africa?
The principal cast of The Lion of Africa includes Brian Dennehy, Brooke Adams, Yosef Shiloach, Don Warrington, Carl Andrews.
When was The Lion of Africa released and how long is it?
The Lion of Africa was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lion of Africa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion of Africa was composed by George S. Clinton.