Askari
“Torn between emotion and reason, a family becomes as threatened as the elephants themselves”
Synopsis
Set on a game reserve in Africa. Askari is an angry old elephant, the only survivor of the "A' family group which has been anhilitated in a government cull and he has turned rogue. Involved in the culling are Patrick Khumalo, a corrupt government official and Ribshaw, an unscrupulous white poacher accompanied by Ndhlovu, an old African tracker who is being blackmailed by Ribshaw. Anxious to save the elephants are game warden Joss Mckinley and his conservationist wife Paula who is studying and monitoring various family groups of elephants. When Paula's sixteen year old niece Emma Crawshay is orphaned she is sent to live with her aunt and uncle at Morena Game Park. She feels alienated but is gradually drawn into her aunt's passion for her work and her favourite elephant family the 'O' group, in particular a calf named Ollie.
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Top Cast
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Marlee Matlin
Paula McKinley
C. Thomas Howell
Joss Mckinley
Amanda Fuller
Emma Crawshay
Ian Roberts
Ripshaw
Ken Gampu
Ndhlovu
Brendan Pollecutt
Russell Earnshaw
Menzi Ngubane
Patrick Khumalo
Setlhabi Jacob Taunyane
Elmon Ntini
Jerry Mofokeng
Matthew
Tony Caprari
Count Mondini
Anthony Bishop
Randolph Hughes
Sylvaine Strike
Susan
Adrian Waldron
Alex Viljoen
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lister
- Screenplay & Story
- Ashley Way, John Cundill
- Original Score
- Mark Thomas
- Original Title
- Askari
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lister
Ashley Way, John Cundill
Mark Thomas
Fred Tammes
Wayne Smith
Paul Matthews, Elizabeth Matthews
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Tammes
Director of Photography
Wayne Smith
Editor
Ashley Way
Writer
Mark Thomas
Original Music Composer
Dennis Kightley
Production Design
David Lister
Director
John Cundill
Writer
Paul Matthews
Producer
Pierre Vienings
Costume Design
Elizabeth Matthews
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Askari
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What is Askari about?
Set on a game reserve in Africa. Askari is an angry old elephant, the only survivor of the "A' family group which has been anhilitated in a government cull and he has turned rogue. Involved in the culling are Patrick Khumalo, a corrupt government official and Ribshaw, an unscrupulous white poacher accompanied by Ndhlovu, an old African tracker who is being blackmailed by Ribshaw. Anxious to save the elephants are game warden Joss Mckinley and his conservationist wife Paula who is studying and monitoring various family groups of elephants. When Paula's sixteen year old niece Emma Crawshay is orphaned she is sent to live with her aunt and uncle at Morena Game Park. She feels alienated but is gradually drawn into her aunt's passion for her work and her favourite elephant family the 'O' group, in particular a calf named Ollie.
Who directed Askari?
Askari was directed by David Lister.
Who stars in Askari?
The principal cast of Askari includes Marlee Matlin, C. Thomas Howell, Amanda Fuller, Ian Roberts, Ken Gampu.
When was Askari released and how long is it?
Askari was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Askari?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Askari was composed by Mark Thomas.