Out of Africa (1985)

  • PG
  • 12/20/1985 (US)
  • History, Romance, Drama
  • 2h 41m

Based on a true story.

Overview

Tells the life story of Danish author Karen Blixen, who at the beginning of the 20th century moved to Africa to build a new life for herself. The film is based on her 1937 autobiographical novel.

Sydney Pollack

Director

Kurt Luedtke

Screenplay

Cast

Robert Redford's headshot

Robert Redford

Denys Finch Hatton
Meryl Streep's headshot

Meryl Streep

Karen Blixen
Klaus Maria Brandauer's headshot

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Bror / Hans von Blixen-Finecke
Michael Kitchen's headshot

Michael Kitchen

Berkeley Cole
Malick Bowens's headshot

Malick Bowens

Farah Aden
Michael Gough's headshot

Michael Gough

Lord Delamere
Suzanna Hamilton's headshot

Suzanna Hamilton

Felicity Spurway
Rachel Kempson's headshot

Rachel Kempson

Lady Belfield

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