In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
“Violent death was the easy way out!”
Synopsis
There's a big drought in Africa. Food and water are scarce. 90,000 wild baboons suddenly start attacking humans and eating them in order to survive. Some people find themselves being hunted by the starving monkeys and must do whatever they can to stay alive.
Top Cast
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John Rhys-Davies
Chris Tucker
Timothy Bottoms
Jack Ringtree
Irene Miracle
Lee Ringtree
Michele Carey
Ginny Hansen
Leonard Trolley
Colonel Maitland
Patty Foley
Lucille Gagnon
Calvin Jung
Mitushi Uto
Don Blakely
Julius Odom
Jim Boeke
Gagnon
Patrick Gorman
Eugene Cruz
Mark Watters
Carlyle Bandy
Carl Vundla
District Officer Tshombe
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 12, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raju Patel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey M. Sneller, T. Michael Harry
- Original Score
- Arlon Ober
- Original Title
- In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Kenya
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Nyconnit NV, Film Corporation of Kenya, Mansfield Productions, Scotti Brothers Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raju Patel
Jeffrey M. Sneller, T. Michael Harry
Arlon Ober
Chuy Elizondo
Pradip Roy Shah
Jeffrey M. Sneller, Sharad Patel
Department Leadership Roster
Raju Patel
Director
Jeffrey M. Sneller
Writer
T. Michael Harry
Writer
Pradip Roy Shah
Editor
Chuy Elizondo
Director of Photography
Jeffrey M. Sneller
Producer
Arlon Ober
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro about?
There's a big drought in Africa. Food and water are scarce. 90,000 wild baboons suddenly start attacking humans and eating them in order to survive. Some people find themselves being hunted by the starving monkeys and must do whatever they can to stay alive.
Who directed In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro?
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro was directed by Raju Patel.
Who stars in In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro?
The principal cast of In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro includes John Rhys-Davies, Timothy Bottoms, Irene Miracle, Michele Carey, Leonard Trolley.
When was In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro released and how long is it?
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro was composed by Arlon Ober.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro?
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).