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Kalahari

Original title: A Far Off Place
  • 1993
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
4K
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Kalahari (1993)
When a gang of African poachers raid her family's farm, young Nonni, visiting American teenager Harry Winslow and a local bushman guide must escape into the Kalahari desert and reach the nearest town.
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When a gang of African poachers raid her family's farm, young Nonni, visiting American teenager Harry Winslow and a local bushman guide must escape into the Kalahari desert and reach the nea... Read allWhen a gang of African poachers raid her family's farm, young Nonni, visiting American teenager Harry Winslow and a local bushman guide must escape into the Kalahari desert and reach the nearest town.When a gang of African poachers raid her family's farm, young Nonni, visiting American teenager Harry Winslow and a local bushman guide must escape into the Kalahari desert and reach the nearest town.

  • Director
    • Mikael Salomon
  • Writers
    • Lourens van der Post
    • Robert Caswell
    • Jonathan Hensleigh
  • Stars
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • Ethan Embry
    • Jack Thompson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mikael Salomon
    • Writers
      • Lourens van der Post
      • Robert Caswell
      • Jonathan Hensleigh
    • Stars
      • Reese Witherspoon
      • Ethan Embry
      • Jack Thompson
    • 23User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    • Nonnie Parker
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Harry Winslow
    • (as Ethan Randall)
    Jack Thompson
    Jack Thompson
    • John Ricketts
    Sarel Bok
    • Xhabbo
    Robert John Burke
    Robert John Burke
    • Paul Parker
    • (as Robert Burke)
    Patricia Kalember
    Patricia Kalember
    • Elizabeth Parker
    Daniel Gerroll
    Daniel Gerroll
    • John Winslow
    Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell
    • Col. Mopani Theron
    Miles Anderson
    Miles Anderson
    • Jardin
    Fidelis Cheza
    • Tracker
    Taffy Chihota
    • Warden Robert
    Anthony Chinyanga
    • Doctor
    Brian Cooper
    • Store Keeper
    Magdalene Damas
    • Nuin-Tara
    John Indi
    • Bamuthi
    Sebastian Klein
    • Child on Sand Dune
    Isaac Mabhikwa
    • Poacher
    Bertha Msora
    • Koba
    • Director
      • Mikael Salomon
    • Writers
      • Lourens van der Post
      • Robert Caswell
      • Jonathan Hensleigh
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews23

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    jak15

    Walkabout the remix

    It's a credit to the actors and actresses of this film that they choose to work in a (intentional or unintentional) remake of the 1971 film Walkabout that takes place in Australia. Flattery is the best sort of compliment. Unfortunately, it doesn't lead to great movies. Far Off Place takes what was an amazing little-known film and moves it to Africa, adds a corny love interest, and of course includes some evil villains in an attempt to update the film for a wider audience. Gabo, the African guide, tells the characters "Don't look back" - well, Gabo "Don't look in the first place." Unless of course you promise to watch Walkabout, too.
    Kirpianuscus

    nice

    or comfortable .or classic children film , ignoring the expectations of the young public. because it is one of sweet stories about brave young people, generous bushiman, noble revenge and adventure in clean style. and the only good thing remains the cast and its effort to save a too generous script in idyllic perspective about the survive.
    Musicfan3700

    Wow, touching story

    This story has so much knowledge and truth behind it, it's amazing. Reese is very good in this movie, and it's one of her best films ever. She is amazing & she is smart in this movie. Staying strong and surviving is harder than TV shows, and this movie teaches us so much. That friends and family is more important than anything, and we can make it through difficult times if we just stick together and stay strong. This film is great, and I respect Reese alot more than what I already did now. She should be proud to have portrayed such an emotional and well-rounded role. I'm sure she is proud. This film is great, the acting is cool, and it's emotional. But it's good family fun, or maybe just fun for the Reese fanatic like me.
    col_adam

    Reese Witherspoon at her finest

    A Far Off Place is indeed an excellent film. The main reason for this is the characters, the character of Nonnie Parker (Reese Witherspoon) in particular.

    Reese's character of Vanessa Lutz in "Freeway" was, like the rest of the movie, one of Matthew Bright's bad acid-trips. The character of Nonnie Parker, however, is portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in such a way that Nonnie takes on a life of her own. She doesn't say much, we don't know much about her, yet for some reason, she seems as real as you and me. If you're really into the movie, you might even fall in love with her.

    Reese Witherspoon has portrayed several different types of characters, so it's doubtful we'll ever know what she's like off-screen. I would hope, however, that she's just like Nonnie Parker.
    9Brien_Salix

    An Inspiring Journey

    There are so many things I love about this movie. The score is wonderful, and the actors reveal human depth without dragging us through tiresome dialogue. They learn compassion, selflessness, and perseverance. Even though the plot starts out familiar; two kids at odds with each other, on their own, the film doesn't fall into a rut. instead it presents a refreshing uniqueness with it's quality. It inspires without trying too hard, something most movies fail at horribly. I'm surprised this film is so obscure, but considering how good it is, maybe it isn't.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Reese Witherspoon studied with a Matabele tribe in Africa to perfect the Bushman language her character uses in the film.
    • Goofs
      After the dog was in the fight with the pack of hounds he had multiple wounds. In the next scenes he has none.
    • Quotes

      Nonnie Parker: Are you saying we should cross the Kalahari? That's impossible.

      Xhabbo: Wind can do it, we can do it.

    • Alternate versions
      Edited for the Disney Channel showing. The hunting scenes were removed and toned down, as was the scene with the man falling out of the helicopter. Also the scenes with any vulgar language was dubbed over. Such as Koba saying "bologna" instead of "bullsh*t".
    • Connections
      Featured in Cours toujours mon lapin (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      ZEPPOMANIA
      Written and Performed by Wesley Plass

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 28, 1993 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Far Off Place
    • Filming locations
      • Zimbabwe
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,890,752
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,522,836
      • Mar 14, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,890,752
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1
      • 1.78 : 1

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