Quick Facts
DirectorHugh Hudson
Runtime1h 54m · PG-13
GenresAdventure · Drama · Romance
Release2000-05-05
Film
I Dreamed of Africa
2000· PG-13· 1h 54m· Adventure· Drama· Romance
“Sometimes the adventure of a lifetime becomes life itself.”
Inspired by the true story of indomitable Kuki Gallmann, the film tells of a beautiful and inquisitive woman who had the courage to escape from her comfortable yet monotonous life in Italy to start anew in the African wilderness with her son, Emanuele, and her new husband, Paolo. Gallmann faces great danger there but eventually becomes a celebrated conservationist.
2000-05-05
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorHugh Hudson
ScreenplayPaula Milne
ProducerAllyn Stewart
Director of PhotographyBernard Lutic
Original Music ComposerMaurice Jarre
EditorScott Thomas
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 13 crew)
Details
Released2000-05-05
Runtime1h 54m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosColumbia Pictures
Budget$34M
Box office$14M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.4/10 · 85 votes
Original languageen
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