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Out of Africa (1985)
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Release Date:
18 December 1985 (USA)
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Tagline:
Based on a true story.
Plot:
In 20th century colonial Kenya, a Danish baroness/plantation owner has a passionate but ultimately doomed love affair with a free-sprited big-game hunter. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won 7 Oscars.
Another 22 wins
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17 nominations
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(19 articles)
Their Best Role: Meryl Streep
(From Cinematical. 18 November 2009, 9:02 AM, PST)
An Evening with ‘Pinewood Legends’ at Pinewood Studios
(From HeyUGuys. 13 November 2009, 6:53 AM, PST)
(From Cinematical. 18 November 2009, 9:02 AM, PST)
An Evening with ‘Pinewood Legends’ at Pinewood Studios
(From HeyUGuys. 13 November 2009, 6:53 AM, PST)
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I had a farm in Africa
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Meryl Streep | ... | Karen Blixen |
 | Robert Redford | ... | Denys Finch Hatton |
 | Klaus Maria Brandauer | ... | Bror Blixen / Hans Blixen |
 | Michael Kitchen | ... | Berkeley Cole |
 | Malick Bowens | ... | Farah |
| Joseph Thiaka | ... | Kamante |
| Stephen Kinyanjui | ... | Kinanjui |
| Michael Gough | ... | Lord Delamere |
| Suzanna Hamilton | ... | Felicity |
| Rachel Kempson | ... | Lady Belfield |
| Graham Crowden | ... | Lord Belfield |
| Leslie Phillips | ... | Sir Joseph |
| Shane Rimmer | ... | Belknap |
| Mike Bugara | ... | Juma |
| Job Seda | ... | Kanuthia |
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160 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) |
Dolby (35 mm prints)
Certification:
Iceland:L |
Portugal:M/12 |
South Korea:12 |
Brazil:16 |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:PG |
Chile:TE |
Finland:K-12 |
France:U |
Norway:11 |
Spain:T |
Sweden:Btl |
UK:PG |
USA:PG |
West Germany:12 |
Singapore:PG
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Leslie Phillips developed considerable kidney trouble, due to dehydration, during filming.
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Continuity: Denys is shown peeling nearly half a dozen oranges when talking to Karen outside.
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Edited into A Song of Africa (2000) (V)
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Soundtrack:
Auld Lang Syne
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| Pregnant? | StreeplyFantastic93 |
| Best Soundtrack Ever? | Jazztiger |
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What a memorable gem of a movie!! I thought this film deserved every one of its seven Academy Awards it got. After viewing this film again I'm just stupefied why didn't Meryl Streep win Best Actress in this movie. The role of Karen Blixen was very complex and she performed it beautifully. This is probably right up there with "Sophie's Choice" and "Kramer vs. Kramer" both Award winning performances for her and this is right there with "Bridges of Madison County" and "A Cry in the Dark".
Syndey Pollock hit the nail right on the head with this classic beautiful cinematography. The acting is excellent by Streep, Redford, and Klaus Maria Brandeur. I liked the scene when Karen (Streep) wants her servant to address her by her name and he said "You are Karen, Sabu". I also loved the owl that she had in her room - it was a small one, but it was so cute and I loved it.
If you have a chance to rent this movie, please do - it is a classic. I love the beginning line "I had a farm in Africa" it was so moving!!