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6.2 / 10(55 votes)IMDbR19662h 18m$2M Worldwide GrossItaly

Africa Blood and Guts

Africa Addio

“Every Scene Looks You Straight in the Eye... and Spits!”

Synopsis

A chronicle of the violence that occurred in much of the African continent throughout the 1960s. As many African countries were transitioning from colonial rule to other forms of government, violent political upheavals were frequent. Revolutions in Zanzibar and Kenya in which thousands were killed are shown, the violence not only political; there is also extensive footage of hunters and poachers slaughtering different types of wild animals.

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Africa Addio (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 11, 1966

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 4, 2025

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi
Screenplay & Story
Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi
Original Score
Riz Ortolani
Original Title
Africa Addio
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
2h 18m
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Production Studios
Cineriz

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi

Screenplay & Story

Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi

Original Score & Music

Riz Ortolani

Director of Photography

Antonio Climati

Film Editing

Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi

Producers

Angelo Rizzoli

Department Leadership Roster

Gualtiero Jacopetti

Gualtiero Jacopetti

Director

Franco Prosperi

Franco Prosperi

Director

Gualtiero Jacopetti

Gualtiero Jacopetti

Writer

Angelo Rizzoli

Angelo Rizzoli

Producer

Gualtiero Jacopetti

Gualtiero Jacopetti

Editor

Franco Prosperi

Franco Prosperi

Writer

Franco Prosperi

Franco Prosperi

Editor

Riz Ortolani

Riz Ortolani

Original Music Composer

Antonio Climati

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Africa Blood and Guts

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What is Africa Blood and Guts about?

A chronicle of the violence that occurred in much of the African continent throughout the 1960s. As many African countries were transitioning from colonial rule to other forms of government, violent political upheavals were frequent. Revolutions in Zanzibar and Kenya in which thousands were killed are shown, the violence not only political; there is also extensive footage of hunters and poachers slaughtering different types of wild animals.

Who directed Africa Blood and Guts?

Africa Blood and Guts was directed by Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi.

Who stars in Africa Blood and Guts?

The principal cast of Africa Blood and Guts includes Sergio Rossi, Jomo Kenyatta, Gualtiero Jacopetti, Julius Nyerere, Moïse Kapenda Tshombe.

When was Africa Blood and Guts released and how long is it?

Africa Blood and Guts was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.

How much did Africa Blood and Guts make at the box office?

Africa Blood and Guts grossed $2M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Africa Blood and Guts?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Africa Blood and Guts was composed by Riz Ortolani.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Africa Blood and Guts?

Africa Blood and Guts holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).