Flatfoot in Africa
1978, Italian. Directed by Steno.
Inspector Rizzo in Napoli gets a message from a policeman from South Africa who wants to meet him. Immediately before this meeting the South African policeman is killed. Dying he shows Rizzo a picture of his young son Bodo. Rizzo travels to Johannesburg to find out what the policeman was working on and to find Bodo.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- StenoDirector
- Bud SpencerInspector Rizzo
- Enzo CannavaleCaputo
- Werner PochathSpiros
- Joe StewardsonSmollet
- Carel TrichardtCaptain Müller
- Desmond ThompsonJohn Desmond - Commissioner of Police
- Baldwyn DakileBodo
- Dagmar LassanderMargy
- Antonio AlloccaReceptionist
- Giancarlo BastianoniSmollet's Henchman
- Franco CirinoPolizist in Neapel
- Giorgio CerioniMitarbeiter in der Diamantenmine
Details
- Released
- 22 March 1978
- Original title
- Piedone l'africano
- Country
- Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Adriano Bolzoni, Giovanni Simonelli, Franco Verucci
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Flatfoot in Africa: quick answers
What should I watch before Flatfoot in Africa?
Watch The Knock Out Cop (1973) and Flatfoot in Hong Kong (1975) first.
What comes after Flatfoot in Africa?
Next in the series: Flatfoot in Egypt (1980).
Is Flatfoot in Africa worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Flatfoot in Africa?
Flatfoot in Africa runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Flatfoot in Africa have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Flatfoot in Africa. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Flatfoot in Africa parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Flatfoot in Africa yet.
Which OTT platform is Flatfoot in Africa on?
Flatfoot in Africa isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Flatfoot in Africa?
If you liked Flatfoot in Africa, try The Knock Out Cop, Murder She Said, Things Change.
Who directed Flatfoot in Africa?
Flatfoot in Africa (1978) was directed by Steno and stars Bud Spencer, Enzo Cannavale, Werner Pochath.