The African Lover
1985, Spanish. Directed by Jordi García Bergua.
A singer is on the run from the law and a criminal gang. She takes refuge at a hotel where she finally reveals a complex story of betrayal and revenge to the investigating detective.
- Runtime
- 0h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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- Released
- 19 September 1985
- Original title
- El Amante Africano
- Country
- Mexico
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The African Lover runs 19 minutes (0h 19m).
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The African Lover isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 September 1985. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The African Lover?
If you liked The African Lover, try Don't Bother to Knock, A Bluebird in My Heart, True Romance.
Who directed The African Lover?
The African Lover (1985) was directed by Jordi García Bergua and stars Arturo Ripstein, Marisa Arango, Pedro Miret.