The African
The African
1966, Norwegian. Directed by Barthold Halle.
A South African student attends a Norwegian university back in the days when this was unusual. Norwegian TV-drama starring Earle Hyman (grandpa from Cosby Show) as something as rare as an African in Oslo (1960's).
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Norwegian
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- Released
- 17 October 1966
- Original title
- Afrikaneren
- Country
- Norway
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The African runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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The African isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 October 1966. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
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If you liked The African, try The Color of Friendship, Skin, El Chicano.
Who directed The African?
The African (1966) was directed by Barthold Halle and stars Earle Hyman, Lise Fjeldstad, Wenche Foss.