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Out of Africa
"Based on a true story."
1985 • 2h 41m • ★ 7.2 (1,503 votes) Released
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.
Director
Sydney Pollack
Screenplay
Kurt Luedtke
Rating
7.2
Runtime
161 min
Budget
$31.0M
Revenue
$227.5M
Profit/Loss
+196.5M
Production
Universal Pictures Mirage Entertainment
Mirage EnterprisesTop Billed Cast
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Keywords
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