African Story
1971, Italian. Directed by Marino Girolami.
After his top client, popular singer Rex Maynard, runs away to South Africa with his daughter, powerful producer Arnold Tiller stages Maynard's fake kidnapping out of revenge. Maynard escapes only to be pursued by real kidnappers.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Marino GirolamiDirector
- Stephen BoydArnold Tiller
- Sylva KoscinaBarbara Hayland (as Silva Koscina)
- Michael KirnerRex Maynard
- Marie du ToitHarriet Tiller
- Cobus RossouwMurray
- Susan KielLinda Tiller-Maynard
- Guido LollobrigidaZack (as Lee Burton)
- Ivano StaccioliFlorio (as Ivan Staccioli)
- Sergio MioniBuddy
- Roberto ChiappaFrank
- Christopher GallowayChris
- Lourens SchultzMurray's Agent (as Lorenz Schultz)
Details
- Released
- 21 October 1971
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Eugene Walter, Mike Conda, Ralph Anders
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What African Story is based on
African Story is adapted from a novel.
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African Story runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is African Story on?
African Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 October 1971. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like African Story?
If you liked African Story, try The Black Book, Stowaway, Overdrive.
Who directed African Story?
African Story (1971) was directed by Marino Girolami and stars Stephen Boyd, Sylva Koscina, Michael Kirner.
What is African Story based on?
African Story is adapted from a novel.