Ernest Goes to Africa

June. 27,1997      PG
Rating:
4.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The title says it all. There's a mix up involving stolen diamonds which Ernest has (naturally) made into a yo-yo and given to his would be girlfriend, Rene. But Rene wants a man of action, and doesn't think that Ernest fits the bill. After the bad guys come looking for the stolen diamonds and kidnap Rene, all of her fantasies come true as Ernest has to go to Africa to rescue her.

Jim Varney as  Ernest P. Worrell
Linda Kash as  Rene Loomis
Jamie Bartlett as  Mr. Thompson
Frank Opperman as  Dobbs
Robert Whitehead as  Prince Kazim
Ian Yule as  Ol' Man At Flea Market
Zane Meas as  Jameen

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