Askari
"Torn between emotion and reason, a family becomes as threatened as the elephants themselves"
Originally released in 2001. Askari is a drama/family film. directed by David Lister. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marlee Matlin, C. Thomas Howell, and Amanda Fuller
Synopsis
Set on a game reserve in Africa. Askari is an angry old elephant, the only survivor of the "A' family group which has been anhilitated in a government cull and he has turned rogue. Involved in the culling are Patrick Khumalo, a corrupt government official and Ribshaw, an unscrupulous white poacher accompanied by Ndhlovu, an old African tracker who is being blackmailed by Ribshaw. Anxious to save the elephants are game warden Joss Mckinley and his conservationist wife Paula who is studying and monitoring various family groups of elephants. When Paula's sixteen year old niece Emma Crawshay is orphaned she is sent to live with her aunt and uncle at Morena Game Park. She feels alienated but is gradually drawn into her aunt's passion for her work and her favourite elephant family the 'O' group, in particular a calf named Ollie.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Marlee Matlin
as Paula McKinley
C. Thomas Howell
as Joss Mckinley
Amanda Fuller
as Emma Crawshay
Ian Roberts
as Ripshaw
Ken Gampu
as Ndhlovu
Brendan Pollecutt
as Russell Earnshaw
Menzi Ngubane
as Patrick Khumalo
Setlhabi Jacob Taunyane
as Elmon Ntini
Jerry Mofokeng
as Matthew
Tony Caprari
as Count Mondini
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Askari about?
Set on a game reserve in Africa. Askari is an angry old elephant, the only survivor of the "A' family group which has been anhilitated in a government cull and he has turned rogue. Involved in the ...
Who directed Askari?
Askari was directed by David Lister.
How long is Askari?
Askari has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Askari released?
Askari was released on December 1, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Askari?
The main cast of Askari includes Marlee Matlin, C. Thomas Howell, Amanda Fuller, Ian Roberts, Ken Gampu.