Ashanti (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1979, Ashanti is a drama and adventure film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 118 minutes. “Only two men could rescue her. One driven by love, the other by revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Anansa Linderby is kidnapped in a medical mission in Africa by a slave trader. From this moment, her husband will do anything to recover her and to punish the bad guys, but that will be not an easy task.
Who’s in it. Ashanti stars Michael Caine as Dr. David Linderby, Peter Ustinov as Suleiman, Kabir Bedi as Malik and Omar Sharif as Prince Hassan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Ashanti has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ashanti page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ashanti tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ashanti (1979)?
- In US, Ashanti is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ashanti worth watching?
- Ashanti holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ashanti?
- Ashanti stars Michael Caine, Peter Ustinov, Kabir Bedi, Omar Sharif and Beverly Johnson.
- When was Ashanti released?
- Ashanti was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.