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Ernest Goes to Africa

PG19971h 30mJohn Cherry
IMDb 4.6

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The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend, Rene. But Rene wants a man of action, and doesn't think that Ernest fits the bill. After the bad guys come looking for the stolen diamonds and kidnap Rene, all of her fantasies come true as Ernest has to go to Africa to rescue her.

ComedyFamilyAdventure
DiamondAfricaYo Yo

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What is Ernest Goes to Africa (1997) about?

The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend, Rene. But Rene wants a man of action, and doesn't think that Ernest fits the bill. After the bad guys come looking for the stolen diamonds and kidnap Rene, all of her fantasies come true as Ernest has to go to Africa to rescue her.

Who stars in Ernest Goes to Africa?

Ernest Goes to Africa stars Jim Varney (Ernest P. Worrell), Linda Kash (Rene Loomis), Jamie Bartlett (Mr. Thompson), Robert Whitehead (Prince Kazim), Sello Sebotsane (Bazoo (Thompson's Thug)). The film was directed by John Cherry.

How long is Ernest Goes to Africa?

Ernest Goes to Africa has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG.

Is Ernest Goes to Africa worth watching?

Ernest Goes to Africa holds an IMDb rating of 4.6/10. Fans of Comedy, Family, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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