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Ernest Goes to Africa is a 1997 comedy film written and directed by John R. Cherry III. It stars Jim Varney, and is the ninth film to feature the character of Ernest P. Worrell. In this film, Deacon County, Ohio resident Ernest unknowingly comes into the possession of some stolen jewels and is kidnapped and brought to Africa where he must rescue the woman he loves. The film was shot entirely in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Original Release
07/29/1997
US Release
10/09/2012
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jim Varney | African Woman dancer / Ernest P. Worrell / Hey You, the Hindu / Auntie Nelda |
| Linda Kash | Rene Loomis |
| Jamie Bartlett | Mr. Thompson |
| Clare Marshall | Betty, Rene's serving mate |
| Washington Xisolo | Sinkatutu Chief |
| Robert Whitehead | Prince Kazim |
| Zane Meas | Jameen |
| Charles Pillai | Kareem |
| Sello Sebotsane | Bazoo (Thompson's Thug) |
| Frank Opperman | Dobbs |
Directors
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jim Varney | African Woman dancer / Ernest P. Worrell / Hey You, the Hindu / Auntie Nelda |
| Linda Kash | Rene Loomis |
| Jamie Bartlett | Mr. Thompson |
| Clare Marshall | Betty, Rene's serving mate |
| Washington Xisolo | Sinkatutu Chief |
| Robert Whitehead | Prince Kazim |
| Zane Meas | Jameen |
| Charles Pillai | Kareem |
| Sello Sebotsane | Bazoo (Thompson's Thug) |
| Frank Opperman | Dobbs |
| Dan Robbertse | Thug #1 |
| Frank Pereira | Thug #2 |
| Tony Caprari | Weasel |
| Ian Yule | Ol' Man At Flea Market |
| David Germond | Stealing Man |
| Anthony Fridjhon | Boss |
| Nicola Chapman | Uptight Lady |
| John R. Cherry III | Customer |
| Michael Stumm | Vendor |
| Allan Fyfe | Security Cop |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John R. Cherry III | Producer |
| Kenneth M. Badish | Producer |
| Ken Halloway | Producer |
