| Meryl Streep | Karen Blixen-Finecke |
| Robert Redford | Denys Finch Hatton |
| Klaus Maria Brandauer | Baron Bror Blixen-Finecke |
| Michael Kitchen | Berkeley |
| Malick Bowens | Farah |
| Joseph Thiaka | Kamate |
| Stephen Kinyanjui | Kinanjui |
| Michael Gough | Delamere |
| Suzanna Hamilton | Felicity |
| Rachel Kempson | Lady Belfield |
| Graham Crowden | Lord Belfield |
| Niven Boyd | Young Officer |
| Mike Burgara | Juma |
| Mike A. Burgos | Juma |
| Maryam D'Abo | |
| Stephen B. Grimes | 2nd Commissioner |
| Muriel Gross | Lady Delamere |
| Iman | Mariammo |
| Tristram Jellinek | 1st Commissioner |
| Kenneth Mason | Banker |
| Annabel Maule | Lady Byrne |
| Donal McCann | Doctor |
| Ann Palmer | Dowager |
| Amanda Parkin | Victoria |
| Keith Pearson | Missionary Teacher |
| Leslie Phillips | Sir Joseph |
| Allaudin Qureshi | Rajiv |
| Shane Rimmer | Belknap |
| Job Seda | Kanuthia |
| Mary Selway | |
| Peter Strong | Huge Man |
| Abdullah Sunado | Esa |
| Sbish Trzebinski | Beefy Drunk |
| Mohammed Umar | Ismail |
| Benny Young | Minister |
| Sydney Pollack | Director, Producer |
| John Barry | Score Composer |
| Milena Canonero | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Anna Cataldi | Associate Producer |
| Terence A. Clegg | Co-producer |
| Colin Grimes | Art Director |
| Stephen B. Grimes | Production Designer |
| Peter Handford | Sound/Sound Designer |
| David Harris | Special Effects |
| J. Roy Helland | Makeup |
| Pembroke J. Herring | Editor |
| Norma Hill-Patton | Makeup |
| Mary Hillman | Makeup |
| Kim Jorgensen | Executive Producer |
| Sheldon Kahn | Editor |
| Gary D. Liddiard | Makeup |
| Kurt Luedtke | Screenwriter |
| Josie MacAvin | Set Decoration/Design |
| Cliff Robinson | Art Director |
| Franz Steininger | Editor |
| Frederic Steinkamp | Editor |
| William Steinkamp | Editor |
| Judith Thurman | Associate Producer |
| David Watkin | Cinematographer |
| Herbert Westbrook | Production Designer |
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Posted October 1, 2010
Can a prudish countess find passion and heartache amidst the wild safaris of Africa? Meryl Streep and Robert Redford illustrate in 'Out of Africa' a sweeping love story set against the backdrop of colonialist turmoil and civil unrest. This is one of those big, BIG character driven melodramas that, for some inexplicable reason, Hollywood has stopped producing. Based on a true story - 'Out of Africa' follows the exploits of Karen Blixen (Streep), a headstrong woman who is determined to find adventure and meaning in her life. She allows herself to be swept under by the passion of a notorious womanizer, Baron Finecke (Klaus Maria Brandauer). However, once in Africa, and infected with syphilis by her philandering husband, Karen is left to fend for herself against the violent backdrop of tribal unrest and British colonization. Enter Denys Finch Hadden (Redford), a game hunter with a penchant and a passion for all the things that Karen has dreamed of. The two begin a passionate affair that culminates in tragedy and despair. This is a film of surreal and genuinely haunting beauty coupled with a story that will surely enthrall. Universal Pictures has given us an adequate print of the movie, considerably cleaned up and remastered for DVD. However, there are several occasions where pixelization, edge enhancement and aliasing problems genuinely distract. Colors can seem a bit muddy at times. The cinematography is breathtaking and quite often presented with exceptional clarity and depth. However, there are cases where a soft haze seems to intrude. Black levels are generally solid though here too, occasionally there is an excessive amount of film grain noticed. The soundtrack is 2.0 surround and well represented for its age. Extras include a wonderful 'making-of' and some snippets and interviews and a trailer.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Merryl Streep narrates this story for her character Karen Blixen. One of the most powerful endings in movie history hppens when Karen Blixen describes her feelings during the funeral of her lover Denys Finch Hatton, while we watch the lions come to lay on his grave, looking out over the Savana. It is truely one of the great cinamtic love stories ever; in addition to seducing you for Africa.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I've seen the movie for the first time many years ago...and still watch it every chance I get. The cast is splendid, the scenery is magnificent. My heart is bursting every time I watch this beautifull piece of cinematography. In my opinion this is a masterpiece.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This breatakingly beautiful film must not be missed. With one of John Barry's best scores to back them up, Streep and Redford make a very sexy couple in this true story of love, adultery, and the forces of nature in the Africa of many years ago. This is a visual masterpiece with its spectacular cinematography and costumes, and a story that is hearbreaking real. Don't miss it. Like me, you'll want to be on the next flight to Africa.
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Posted July 23, 2003
This movie should be classed with Gone Witth The Wind and Dr. Zhivago. The story line stays fairly true to the author's writings and the photography is excellent. It makes me want to watch this film over and over.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I have worn out two VHS copies since 1986 and now I'm ordering my first DVD copy and I'm so excited! This is the movie I watch when I have an argument with my husband and I need to remember how exciting he was when I first met him and then I can fall in love all over again. Try it - it works!
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Posted October 1, 2010
I totally agree with the other reviewer here, that Redford could have just stood there and read the LA phonebook. His character may have been British in real life, but he played his part so well that it didn't matter. Meryl Streep's talent is unsurpassable. I felt all of her character's joys and agonies. I too watch this movie over and over. It is an especially wonderful rainy afternoon movie.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Robert Redford could have just stood there and read the LA phonebook for all I care and I still would have bought this movie. It is one of my favorites with him as the dashing Denys Finch Hatton. Meryl Streep, what can you say about this multi-talented lady. No matter what she is in, she steals the show. Klaus Maria Brandauer plays the devilishly rouge ''Baron'' to a tee. We love to hate him. His impish smile and the twinkle in his eye makes him seem like a little boy who has been caught with his ''hand in the cookie jar.'' Well earned Oscars, especially for cinematography. I watch it over and over and never tire of it.
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