The film “Africa: Texas Style” from 1967 is an adventure Western, where an American cowboy gets hired to work on a ranch in Africa. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey dealing with various predators. Prominent stars in the film include Hugh O’Brian, John Mills, and Nigel Green.
Where it Filmed?
“Africa: Texas Style” was filmed in Kenya, East Africa. The filming process began on August 1, 1966, capturing the natural beauty and capturing the essence of Africa.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hugh O’Brian | Jim Sinclair |
| John Mills | Wing Commander Hayes |
| Nigel Green | Karl Bekker |
| Tom Nardini | John Henry |
| Adrienne Corri | Fay Carter |
| Ronald Howard | Hugo Copp |
| Charles Malinda | Sampson |
| Honey Wamala | Mr. Oyondi |
| Charles Hayes | Veterinary |
| Stephen Kikumu | Peter |
| Ali Twaha | Turk |
| Mohammed Abdullah | Witch doctor |
| Hayley Mills | Blonde Girl at Airport (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of the film is Andrew Marton.
- The film was an approved Adventure, Western that was officially released in the USA in May 1967.
- The film is unique as it blends the themes of Western and adventure with exotic African settings.
- It was filmed in various scenic locations in Kenya, which added to the authentic African atmosphere of the film.
- Hugh O’Brian played the character Jim Sinclair, John Mills took on the role of Wing Commander Hayes, and Nigel Green portrayed Karl Bekker.
- The movie was eventually followed by a TV series called “Cowboy in Africa” in 1967.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Kenya
- Latitude: -0.023559
- Longitude: 37.906193
- Place ID: ChIJD5BQg9CAJxgR2W2XobAOO0A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kenya
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Location Name: East Africa, Africa
- Latitude: 1.957709
- Longitude: 37.2972044
- Place ID: ChIJc8-BhCQVchgRPXBsoyaUO1I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: East Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
