“King of Africa” is a 1968 Action and Adventure movie. It tells the story of a British colonial policeman who chases a group of escaped criminals through wild terrain in Africa. Directed by Giovanni Scolaro and Sandy Howard, it starred actors such as Ty Hardin, Pier Angeli, and Rossano Brazzi.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the movie took place in several locations. It was filmed in South Africa, offering a genuine African setting. Further, it involved filming locations in Spain, namely Desierto de Tabernas and Almería in Andalucía. The filming sequences began on 22nd May 1967.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ty Hardin | Lt. King Edwards |
| Rossano Brazzi | Dr. Hamilton |
| George Sanders | Capt. Walter Phillips |
| Helga Liné | Deborah |
| Dale Cummings | Zeke – the Bartender |
| Jorge Rigaud | Anders |
| Julio Peña | |
| Charles Fawcett | |
| Pamela Tudor | |
| Antonio Mayans | Mario |
| Fred Coplan | |
| Martha Villardi | |
| Fernando Villena | |
| Salvatore Lago | |
| Simon Sabela | |
| Franca Celli | |
| Mario d’Attino | |
| Mario Donatone | |
| Emanuele Gonzales | |
| Elton Quiroga | |
| Aldo Bufi Landi | (uncredited) |
| Valentino Macchi | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is also known by different names in various regions such as “El rey de África” in Spain, “One Step to Hell” in the United States, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
- The film was released on 14th April 1968 in Italy.
- It stars Ty Hardin as Lt. King Edwards, Pier Angeli as Ann Peterson, and Rossano Brazzi as Dr. Hamilton.
- The movie was certified as “T” in Italy, “18” in Spain, “15” in Sweden, “Unrated” in the United States, and “16” in West Germany.
- The film’s runtime is 98 minutes.
- The film was distributed by various companies including Nobis-Filmverleih, Malibu Pictures, NTA Home Entertainment, Sánchez Ramade, and World Entertainment Corp.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: South Africa
- Latitude: -30.559482
- Longitude: 22.937506
- Place ID: ChIJURLu2YmmNBwRoOikHwxjXeg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Location Name: Desierto de Tabernas, Almería, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 37.0012053
- Longitude: -2.4503981
- Place ID: ChIJh3EPK7ugeg0RWW9yVU5Wjsw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tabernas, 04260, Almería, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Almería, Andalucía, Spain
- Latitude: 36.8512151
- Longitude: -2.4521658
- Place ID: ChIJwfLM7ACeeg0RXki8jh-gnY0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Almería, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Location Name: Spain
- Latitude: 40.46366700000001
- Longitude: -3.74922
- Place ID: ChIJi7xhMnjjQgwR7KNoB5Qs7KY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
