When was The African released?

The African was released on 17 October 1966.

Where can I watch The African online?

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Is there a Hindi trailer for The African?

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What is the rating of The African?

The African holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 2 votes.

Who directed The African?

The African (1966) was directed by Barthold Halle.

The African

Name: The African
Genre: Drama
Released: 1966-10-17
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Earle Hyman, Lise Fjeldstad, Wenche Foss, Gisle Straume, Stein Winge

7.5(2)19661h 37m1

Drama

A South African student attends a Norwegian university back in the days when this was unusual. Norwegian TV-drama starring Earle Hyman (grandpa from Cosby Show) as something as rare as an African in Oslo (1960's).

TMDB
7.5/10
2 votes

Status: Released
Budget: —
Box office: —
Language: Norwegian

Top billed cast

Gisle Straume

Release dates

NorwayNO
- Theatrical17 Oct 1966

Frequently asked questions

When was The African released?: The African was released on 17 October 1966.
Where can I watch The African online?: No verified streaming availability is listed for The African right now. Check back soon.
Is there a Hindi trailer for The African?: No verified Hindi trailer for The African is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of The African?: The African holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 2 votes.
Who directed The African?: The African (1966) was directed by Barthold Halle.
How long is The African?: The African runs for 1h 37m.

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