The African
1983, French. Directed by Philippe de Broca.
Charlotte flies to East Africa to build a tourist center near Lake Williams where the pygmies live. Here she meets her husband Victor, a devoted conservationist who left her three years ago to live in the jungle. Can you imagine his enthusiasm when she arrives at the conclusion that the ideal place to build this holiday resort is his kitchen garden?
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Philippe de BrocaDirector
- Catherine DeneuveCharlotte
- Philippe NoiretVictor
- Jean-François BalmerPaul Planchet
- Jacques FrançoisLe docteur Patterson
- Jean BenguiguiAristote Poulakis
- Joseph MomoBako
- Pierre MichaëlLe P.D.G
- Gordon HeathLe ministre
- Raymond AquilonLe commandant
- Gisèle CharpentierLa matronne
- Maxime DufeuUn cadre
- Vivian ReedJoséphine
Details
- Released
- 22 October 1983
- Original title
- L'africain
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Philippe de Broca, Gérard Brach
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The African: quick answers
Is The African worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The African?
The African runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The African have a post-credits scene?
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The African parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The African yet.
Which OTT platform is The African on?
The African isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 October 1983. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The African?
If you liked The African, try Up to His Ears, Astro Kid, Slumberland.
Who directed The African?
The African (1983) was directed by Philippe de Broca and stars Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Noiret, Jean-François Balmer.