A Good Man in Africa (1994)
Morgan Leafy is a secretary to the British High Commissioner to an Africa nation. Leafy is a man that makes himself useful to his boss, the snobbish Arthur Fanshawe, who has no clue about what's going on around him, but who wants to use his secretary to carry on his dirty work, which involves getting one of the most powerful men in the country to do business with his country.The young secretary has an eye for beautiful women around him, especially Hazel, a native beauty, with whom he is having an affair. Things get complicated because Sam Adekunle, a man running for president of the country, wants a favor from Leafy in return after he has accepted the invitation to visit London. The proposition involves swaying a prominent doctor's opposition to a plan that will make Adenkule filthy rich.
Cast
- Colin Friels - Morgan Leafy, 1st Secretary of the High Commissioner
- Sean Connery - Dr. Alex Murray
- John Lithgow - Arthur Fanshawe, British High Commissioner
- Diana Rigg - Chloe Fanshawe
- Joanne Whalley - Celia Adekunle
- Louis Gossett Jr. - Prof. Sam Adekunle
- Maynard Eziashi - Friday, Leafy's Houseman
- Jeremy Crutchley - Dickie Dalmire
- Sarah-Jane Fenton - Priscilla Fanshawe
- Jackie Mofokeng - Hazel, Leafy's Mistress
Screenplay
- William Boyd
- William Boyd (Novel)
Themes
Golf: Calm and Strategy, Golf Tournament: Precision and Focus, Golf: Precision Putt on the Green
Keywords
golf
Trailer
A Good Man in Africa TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is A Good Man in Africa about?
- Morgan Leafy is a secretary to the British High Commissioner to an Africa nation. Leafy is a man that makes himself useful to his boss, the snobbish Arthur Fanshawe, who has no clue about what's going on around him, but who wants to use his secretary to carry on his dirty work, which involves getting one of the most powerful men in the country to do business with his country.The young secretary has an eye for beautiful women around him, especially Hazel, a native beauty, with whom he is having an affair. Things get complicated because Sam Adekunle, a man running for president of the country, wants a favor from Leafy in return after he has accepted the invitation to visit London. The proposition involves swaying a prominent doctor's opposition to a plan that will make Adenkule filthy rich.
- Who directed A Good Man in Africa?
- A Good Man in Africa was directed by Bruce Beresford.
- Who stars in A Good Man in Africa?
- A Good Man in Africa stars Colin Friels, Sean Connery, John Lithgow, Diana Rigg, Joanne Whalley, Louis Gossett Jr..
- How long is A Good Man in Africa?
- A Good Man in Africa has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is A Good Man in Africa?
- A Good Man in Africa is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was A Good Man in Africa produced?
- A Good Man in Africa was produced in South Africa, United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Good Man in Africa?
- The themes of A Good Man in Africa include: Golf: Calm and Strategy, Golf Tournament: Precision and Focus, Golf: Precision Putt on the Green.