Ernest Goes to Africa (1997)

Director:

John R. Cherry III

Writer:

John R. Cherry III (written by)

Genre:

Family | Comedy

Tagline:

And Africa Will Never Be The Same!

Plot:

The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend...

Plot Keywords:

Africa | Eighth Part | Sequel | Actor Playing Multiple Roles | Independent Film

Cast

Jim Varney	...	Ernest P. Worrel / Hey You, the Hindu / Auntie Nelda / African Woman dancer
Linda Kash	...	Rene Loomis
Jamie Bartlett	...	Mr. Thompson
Claire Marshall	...	Betty, Rene's serving mate
Washington Xisolo	...	Sinkatutu Chief
Robert Whitehead	...	Prince Kazim
Zane Meas	...	Jameen
Charles Pillai	...	Kareem
Sello Sebotsane	...	Bazoo (Thompson's Thug)
Frank Opperman	...	Dobbs
Dan Robbertse	...	Thug #1
Frank Pereira	...	Thug #2
Tony Caprari	...	Weasel
Ian Yule	...	Ol' Man At Flea Market
David Germond	...	Mr. Abazz, the stealing Man at Flea Market

MPAA:

Rated PG for language, some mild violence and brief sexual innuendo.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

UK:12 | UK:PG (cut) | Iceland:L | Australia:PG | Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

South Africa

Company:

Emshell Producers

Trivia:

At one point, Earnest mentions a (fictional) movie called "Illinois Smith and the Curse of Hitler's Brain". The Indiana Jones reference is obvious, but there was actually a movie called _They Saved Hitler's Brain (1968)_.

Movie Connections:

Follows Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album (1983) (V)

A Very Funny Ernest Adventure-KnowhatImean?

ERNEST GOES TO AFRICA is the BEST ERNEST movie since ERNEST GOES TO JAIL. I mean, Each ERNEST flick was worth watching just to see the multi-talented Jim Varney playing loveable goofball ERNEST P. WORRELL... but when it comes to the most laughs, AFRICA is one of the best. Perhaps one of the funniest moments I have ever seen in an ERNEST flick was in this one where he walks up to an African tribe with the woman he longs for and says, "Let me take care of this, You have to know how to talk to these people!" He then proceeds to talk some Ernest Jibberish for a few seconds until the tribe leader knocks him out with his cane! Simply Hilarious!!! Even the very opening of the film where ERNEST mimics a bunch of Animals with his rubberface and funny voices will have you laughing from the get-go! I sure am gonna miss seeing any new goofy hijinx for our good buddy ERNEST. Star, Jim Varney was sadly taken from this lifetime too early at the age of 50 due to Lung Cancer. Thankfully his performances will Live on Forever on DVD! I think John Cherry and Coke Sams need to make the 10th and Final ERNEST Film: ERNEST GOES TO HEAVEN which would be a bio-pic about the real life of the man who played our good buddy Ernest. God Bless ya Jim!