African Express
Synopsis
The adventures of three friends running an air charter business in Africa during WW II and their race to prevent a Nazi Baron from escaping to Germany with vital radar equipment.
Top Cast
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Patrick Dollaghan
Brad Stevens
Karen Mayo-Chandler
Jo
Russel Savadier
George
Trish Downing
Bridget Wolf
Norman Anstey
Fritz
Danny Keogh
Helmut
Crispin De Nuys
Baron von Kleinschmidt
Al Karaki
Mr. Chen
Phillip Wolfaardt
Jake
John Pasternack
Spike
Lynda Marshall
Fat Woman
John Whiteley
Carruthers
Henri Naisrac
Henri, maitre d'
Monty Egnos
Thin Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce McFarlane
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Asbury
- Original Score
- Ferdi Fieldgate, Tony Rudner
- Original Title
- African Express
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Motion Picture Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce McFarlane
Terry Asbury
Ferdi Fieldgate, Tony Rudner
Margaret Fieldgate
Thys Heyns, Avi Lerner, Johan Heyns, Cameron Nolan-Sondegaard
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce McFarlane
Director
Terry Asbury
Writer
Johan Heyns
Producer
Cameron Nolan-Sondegaard
Producer
Margaret Fieldgate
Editor
Gloria Lovegrove
Costume Design
Paul Siebert
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About African Express
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is African Express about?
The adventures of three friends running an air charter business in Africa during WW II and their race to prevent a Nazi Baron from escaping to Germany with vital radar equipment.
Who directed African Express?
African Express was directed by Bruce McFarlane.
Who stars in African Express?
The principal cast of African Express includes Patrick Dollaghan, Karen Mayo-Chandler, Russel Savadier, Trish Downing, Norman Anstey.
When was African Express released and how long is it?
African Express was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for African Express?
The original motion picture soundtrack for African Express was composed by Ferdi Fieldgate, Tony Rudner.