Africa Express (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1975, Africa Express is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Michele Lupo, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. John Baxter (Giuliano Gemma) is a freewheeling trader of goods in Africa with a pet chimpanzee and one dream: to save enough money to buy a gas station in Detroit. Ursula Andress is Madeleine Cooper, the lady of mystery he runs into as she flees from the hunter played by Jack Palance.
Who’s in it. Africa Express stars Ursula Andress as Madeleine Cooper, Giuliano Gemma as John Baxter, Jack Palance as Robert Preston / Willaim Hunter and Giuseppe Maffioli as Padre Gasparetto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Africa Express has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Africa Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Africa Express tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Africa Express (1975)?
- In GB, Africa Express is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Africa Express worth watching?
- Africa Express holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Africa Express?
- Africa Express stars Ursula Andress, Giuliano Gemma, Jack Palance, Giuseppe Maffioli and Luciana Turina.
- When was Africa Express released?
- Africa Express was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.