Ernest Goes to Africa

Ernest Goes to Africa

90 mins | Comedy, Family | June 27, 1997

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.

Ernest Goes to Africa

90 mins | Comedy, Family | June 27, 1997

Ernest Goes to Africa
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.
IMDb rating 4.4
Producers Emshell Producers
Original title Ernest Goes to Africa
Directors John R. Cherry III
Writers John R. Cherry III

Cast

Jim Varney

as Ernest P. Worrell

Linda Kash

as Rene Loomis

Jamie Bartlett

as Mr. Thompson

Claire Marshall

as Betty, Rene's serving mate

Frank Opperman

as Dobbs

Robert Whitehead

as Prince Kazim

Ian Yule

as Ol' Man At Flea Market

Washington Xisolo

as Sinkatutu Chief

Zane Meas

as Jameen

Charles Pillai

as Kareem