CinemaOSMovie · 2000 · 1h 54m · PG-13
I Dreamed of Africa

Sometimes the adventure of a lifetime becomes life itself.

54%(86)IMDbRomanceDramaAdventure

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.

Directed byHugh Hudson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
EN
Released
May 5, 2000
Budget
$34,000,000
Revenue
$14,400,327
Studios
Columbia Pictures

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger

Kuki Gallmann

Vincent Perez

Vincent Perez

Paolo Gallmann

Liam Aiken

Liam Aiken

7-Year-Old Emanuele

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Declan Fielding

Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint

Franca

Lance Reddick

Lance Reddick

Simon

Stephen Jennings

Stephen Jennings

Vincenzo

Nick Boraine

Nick Boraine

Duncan Maitland

Garrett Strommen

Garrett Strommen

17-Year-Old Emanuele

Connie Chiume

Connie Chiume

Wanjiku

Creative team
Directed by
Hugh Hudson
Hugh Hudson
Written by
Susan Shilliday
Paula Milne
Paula Milne
Produced by
Stanley R. Jaffe
Allyn Stewart

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