Ashanti
“Only two men could rescue her. One driven by love, the other by revenge.”
Synopsis
Dr. Anansa Linderby is kidnapped in a medical mission in Africa by a slave trader. From this moment, her husband will do anything to recover her and to punish the bad guys, but that will be not an easy task.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-06
Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Dr. David Linderby
Peter Ustinov
Suleiman
Kabir Bedi
Malik
Omar Sharif
Prince Hassan
Beverly Johnson
Dr. Anansa Linderby
Rex Harrison
Brian Walker
William Holden
Jim Sandell
Zia Mohyeddin
Djamil
Winston Ntshona
Ansok
Tariq Yunus
Faid
Tyrone Jackson
Dongaro
Akosua Busia
The Senoufo Girl
Jean-Luc Bideau
Marcel
Olu Jacobs
Commissioner Batak
Johnny Sekka
Captain Bradford
Marne Maitland
Touareg Chief
Eric Pohlmann
Zeda El-Kabir
Harry Araten
Slave Dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Geller
- Original Score
- Michael Melvoin
- Original Title
- Ashanti
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Beverly Films, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Stephen Geller, Alberto Vázquez Figueroa
Michael Melvoin
Aldo Tonti
Ernest Walter
Georges-Alain Vuille
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Stephen Geller
Screenplay
Paul Weston
Stunt Coordinator
Sergio Testori
Stunt Coordinator
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Michael Melvoin
Original Music Composer
Kuli Sander
Production Design
Georges-Alain Vuille
Producer
Aurelio Crugnola
Production Design
Mario Chiari
Production Design
Ernest Walter
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashanti
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ashanti about?
Dr. Anansa Linderby is kidnapped in a medical mission in Africa by a slave trader. From this moment, her husband will do anything to recover her and to punish the bad guys, but that will be not an easy task.
Who directed Ashanti?
Ashanti was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in Ashanti?
The principal cast of Ashanti includes Michael Caine, Peter Ustinov, Kabir Bedi, Omar Sharif, Beverly Johnson.
When was Ashanti released and how long is it?
Ashanti was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Ashanti?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ashanti was composed by Michael Melvoin.
Is Ashanti based on a book or true story?
Ashanti is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alberto Vázquez Figueroa".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ashanti?
Ashanti holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).