I Dreamed of Africa (2000)
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.
Director: Hugh Hudson
Genre: Romance, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: May 5, 2000
Cast
- Kim Basinger - Kuki Gallmann
- Vincent Perez - Paolo Gallmann
- Liam Aiken - 7-Year-Old Emanuele
- Daniel Craig - Declan Fielding
- Eva Marie Saint - Franca
- Lance Reddick - Simon
- Stephen Jennings - Vincenzo
- Nick Boraine - Duncan Maitland
- Garrett Strommen - 17-Year-Old Emanuele
- Connie Chiume - Wanjiku
Screenplay
- Susan Shilliday (Screenplay)
- Paula Milne (Screenplay)
- Kuki Gallmann (Book)
Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Bernard Lutic
Editing: Scott Thomas
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $34M
Box Office: $14M
Original Language: en
Keywords
africa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Dreamed of Africa about?
- 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.
- Who directed I Dreamed of Africa?
- I Dreamed of Africa was directed by Hugh Hudson.
- Who stars in I Dreamed of Africa?
- I Dreamed of Africa stars Kim Basinger, Vincent Perez, Liam Aiken, Daniel Craig, Eva Marie Saint, Lance Reddick.
- How long is I Dreamed of Africa?
- I Dreamed of Africa has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is I Dreamed of Africa?
- I Dreamed of Africa is a Romance, Drama, Adventure film.
- What is the budget of I Dreamed of Africa?
- I Dreamed of Africa had a budget of $34M.
- How much did I Dreamed of Africa gross?
- I Dreamed of Africa grossed $14M worldwide.
- Where was I Dreamed of Africa produced?
- I Dreamed of Africa was produced in United States of America.