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Out of Africa

Based on a true story.

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.

19852h 41mPGHistory, Romance, Drama

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About Out of Africa

Directors
Sydney Pollack
Cast
Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen, Malick Bowens, Michael Gough
Genres
History, Romance, Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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