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Ernest Goes to Africa

Ernest Goes to Africa

19974.11h 30m

Overview

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.

Directed by John Cherry
Written by John Cherry
Produced by John Cherry, Kenneth M. Badish
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Top Cast

Jim Varney

Jim Varney

Ernest P. Worrell

Linda Kash

Linda Kash

Rene Loomis

Jamie Bartlett

Jamie Bartlett

Mr. Thompson

Robert Whitehead

Robert Whitehead

Prince Kazim

Sello Sebotsane

Sello Sebotsane

Bazoo (Thompson's Thug)

Frank Opperman

Frank Opperman

Dobbs

Zane Meas

Zane Meas

Jameen

Ian Yule

Ian Yule

Ol' Man At Flea Market

W

Washington Xisolo

Sinkatutu Chief

C

Charles Pillai

Kareem

Themes & Keywords

diamondafricayo yo

About Ernest Goes to Africa

Ernest Goes to Africa is a comedy, family, adventure film released in 1997 exploring themes of diamond, africa, yo yo. Directed by John Cherry, it stars Jim Varney, Linda Kash, Jamie Bartlett. 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.

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