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In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro (1986)

R 92 min  -  Horror | Drama | Thriller  -   9 May 1986 (USA)
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Based on actual events, film tells the story of an incident in Kenya in 1984, when, because of a severe drought, 90,000 starving baboons went on a murderous rampage, killing humans and animals alike.

Director:

Raju Patel

Writers:

T. Michael Harry, Jeffrey M. Sneller

Stars:

John Rhys-Davies, Timothy Bottoms and Irene Miracle
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Cast

Cast overview:
John Rhys-Davies ...
Chris Tucker
Timothy Bottoms ...
Jack Ringtree
Irene Miracle ...
Lee Ringtree
Michele Carey Michele Carey ...
Ginny Hansen
Leonard Trolley Leonard Trolley ...
Colonel Maitland
Patty Foley Patty Foley ...
Lucille Gagnon
Calvin Jung Calvin Jung ...
Mitushi Uto
Don Blakely Don Blakely ...
Julius Odom
Jim Boeke Jim Boeke ...
Gagnon
Patrick Gorman ...
Eugene Cruz
Mark Watters Mark Watters ...
Carlyle Bandy
Carl Vundla Carl Vundla ...
District Officer Tshombe
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Storyline

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. Written by Jonathon Dabell <barnabyrudge@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Baboon | Africa | Monkey | Animal Attack | Blood  | See more »

Taglines:

Violent death was the easy way out!

Genres:

Horror | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK | Kenya

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

En la sombra del Kilimanjaro See more »

Filming Locations:

Kenya

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$181,410 (USA) (11 May 1986) (100 Screens)

Gross:

$181,410 (USA) (11 May 1986)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Film Corporation of Kenya, Intermedia Films, Mansfield Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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"In the Shadow of the Kilimanjaro"
Words and Music by Chieli Minucci & Allan Smallwood See more »