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Out of Africa
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Out of Africa

1985-12-20 · 161 min · ★ 7.1

History · Romance · Drama

Tells the life story of Danish author Karen Blixen, who at the beginning of the 20th century moved to Africa to build a new life for herself. The film is based on her 1937 autobiographical novel.

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Directors
Sydney Pollack
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Mirage Entertainment, Mirage Enterprises
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 31,000,000
Revenue
USD 227,514,205

Top Cast

Robert RedfordRobert RedfordDenys Finch Hatton
Meryl StreepMeryl StreepKaren Blixen
Klaus Maria BrandauerKlaus Maria BrandauerBror / Hans von Blixen-Finecke
Michael KitchenMichael KitchenBerkeley Cole
Malick BowensMalick BowensFarah Aden
Michael GoughMichael GoughLord Delamere
Suzanna HamiltonSuzanna HamiltonFelicity Spurway
Rachel KempsonRachel KempsonLady Belfield
Graham CrowdenGraham CrowdenLord Belfield
Leslie PhillipsLeslie PhillipsSir Joseph
Shane RimmerShane RimmerBelknap, farm manager
Joseph ThiakaKamante
Stephen KinyanjuiKinanjui
Mike BugaraJuma
Job SedaJob SedaKanuthia
Mohammed UmarIsmail
Donal McCannDonal McCannDoctor
Kenneth MasonBanker
Tristram JellinekTristram JellinekFirst Commissioner
Stephen B. GrimesSecond Commissioner

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