A Good Man in Africa
Synopsis
Morgan Leafy is a secretary to the British High Commissioner to an Africa nation. Leafy is a man that makes himself useful to his boss, the snobbish Arthur Fanshawe, who has no clue about what's going on around him, but who wants to use his secretary to carry on his dirty work, which involves getting one of the most powerful men in the country to do business with his country.The young secretary has an eye for beautiful women around him, especially Hazel, a native beauty, with whom he is having an affair. Things get complicated because Sam Adekunle, a man running for president of the country, wants a favor from Leafy in return after he has accepted the invitation to visit London. The proposition involves swaying a prominent doctor's opposition to a plan that will make Adenkule filthy rich.
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Colin Friels
Morgan Leafy, 1st Secretary of the High Commissioner
Sean Connery
Dr. Alex Murray
John Lithgow
Arthur Fanshawe, British High Commissioner
Diana Rigg
Chloe Fanshawe
Joanne Whalley
Celia Adekunle
Louis Gossett Jr.
Prof. Sam Adekunle
Maynard Eziashi
Friday, Leafy's Houseman
Jeremy Crutchley
Dickie Dalmire
Sarah-Jane Fenton
Priscilla Fanshawe
Jackie Mofokeng
Hazel, Leafy's Mistress
Daphne Greenwood
Duchess
Themba Ndaba
Kojo
David Phetoe
Isaiah
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Screenplay & Story
- William Boyd
- Original Score
- John Du Prez
- Original Title
- A Good Man in Africa
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Gramercy Pictures, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Beresford
William Boyd
John Du Prez
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Jim Clark
Jane Barclay, Mark Tarlov, Avi Lerner, Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr., John Fiedler
Department Leadership Roster
William Boyd
Writer
Bruce Beresford
Director
Mark Tarlov
Producer
Herbert Pinter
Production Design
John Fiedler
Producer
Rosemary Burrows
Costume Design
Bruce Beresford
Producer
John Du Prez
Original Music Composer
Jim Clark
Editor
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is A Good Man in Africa about?
Morgan Leafy is a secretary to the British High Commissioner to an Africa nation. Leafy is a man that makes himself useful to his boss, the snobbish Arthur Fanshawe, who has no clue about what's going on around him, but who wants to use his secretary to carry on his dirty work, which involves getting one of the most powerful men in the country to do business with his country.The young secretary has an eye for beautiful women around him, especially Hazel, a native beauty, with whom he is having an affair. Things get complicated because Sam Adekunle, a man running for president of the country, wants a favor from Leafy in return after he has accepted the invitation to visit London. The proposition involves swaying a prominent doctor's opposition to a plan that will make Adenkule filthy rich.
Who directed A Good Man in Africa?
A Good Man in Africa was directed by Bruce Beresford.
Who stars in A Good Man in Africa?
The principal cast of A Good Man in Africa includes Colin Friels, Sean Connery, John Lithgow, Diana Rigg, Joanne Whalley.
When was A Good Man in Africa released and how long is it?
A Good Man in Africa was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for A Good Man in Africa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Good Man in Africa was composed by John Du Prez.
Is A Good Man in Africa based on a book or true story?
A Good Man in Africa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Boyd".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Good Man in Africa?
A Good Man in Africa holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).