Afrika

Dec 15, 1973

1h 34m

★ 5.1

Overview

A violent examination of male homosexuality in a time when it was considered taboo, where Ivano Staccioli and his lover engage in a self-destructive relationship against the background of Africa.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Castle

Afrika Trailers

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Cast

Prof. Philip Stone

Ivano Staccioli

Frank

Andrea Traglia

Jeanne

Maria Pia Luzi

Shirley

Kara Donati

Inspector

Debebe Eshetu

Zawdit Asta

Friend of Philip

Peter Belphet

Gianni Basso

Marise Hugo

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