A Good Man in Africa
1994, English. Directed by Bruce Beresford.
Morgan Leafy is a secretary to the British High Commissioner to an Africa nation. Leafy is a man that makes himself useful to his boss, the snobbish Arthur Fanshawe, who has no clue about what's going on around him, but who wants to use his secretary to carry on his dirty work, which involves getting one of the most powerful men in the country to do business with his country.The young secretary has an eye for beautiful women around him, especially Hazel, a native beauty, with whom he is having an affair. Things get complicated because Sam Adekunle, a man running for president of the country, wants a favor from Leafy in return after he has accepted the invitation to visit London. The proposition involves swaying a prominent doctor's opposition to a plan that will make Adenkule filthy rich.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Bruce BeresfordDirector
- Colin FrielsMorgan Leafy, 1st Secretary of the High Commissioner
- Sean ConneryDr. Alex Murray
- John LithgowArthur Fanshawe, British High Commissioner
- Diana RiggChloe Fanshawe
- Joanne WhalleyCelia Adekunle
- Louis Gossett Jr.Prof. Sam Adekunle
- Maynard EziashiFriday, Leafy's Houseman
- Jeremy CrutchleyDickie Dalmire
- Sarah-Jane FentonPriscilla Fanshawe
- Jackie MofokengHazel, Leafy's Mistress
- Daphne GreenwoodDuchess
- Themba NdabaKojo
Details
- Released
- 14 July 1994
- Country
- South Africa, United States of America
- Written by
- William Boyd
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What A Good Man in Africa is based on
A Good Man in Africa is based on A Good Man in Africa (1981) by William Boyd, published by Hamish Hamilton.
1981
A Good Man in Africa
By William Boyd
Published by Hamish Hamilton
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A Good Man in Africa: quick answers
Is A Good Man in Africa worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.9/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Good Man in Africa?
A Good Man in Africa runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does A Good Man in Africa have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Good Man in Africa. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Good Man in Africa parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Good Man in Africa is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Good Man in Africa on?
A Good Man in Africa isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Good Man in Africa?
If you liked A Good Man in Africa, try Savage House, Almost Friends, Class.
Who directed A Good Man in Africa?
A Good Man in Africa (1994) was directed by Bruce Beresford and stars Colin Friels, Sean Connery, John Lithgow.
What is A Good Man in Africa based on?
A Good Man in Africa is based on A Good Man in Africa (1981) by William Boyd, published by Hamish Hamilton.