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Urban Safari

  • 1995
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
75
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Urban Safari (1995)
Comedy

The Johnsons' scheme of keeping up appearances to fit in with NYC's high society hits a snag when they lie about going on an African safari. Various unwanted characters show up to use their ... Read allThe Johnsons' scheme of keeping up appearances to fit in with NYC's high society hits a snag when they lie about going on an African safari. Various unwanted characters show up to use their 'empty' apartment forcing them to hide from them.The Johnsons' scheme of keeping up appearances to fit in with NYC's high society hits a snag when they lie about going on an African safari. Various unwanted characters show up to use their 'empty' apartment forcing them to hide from them.

  • Director
    • Reto Salimbeni
  • Writers
    • Reto Salimbeni
    • James Desmarais
    • Alison Rosenfeld Desmarais
  • Stars
    • David Naughton
    • Linda Kash
    • Andrea Nemeth
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    75
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Reto Salimbeni
    • Writers
      • Reto Salimbeni
      • James Desmarais
      • Alison Rosenfeld Desmarais
    • Stars
      • David Naughton
      • Linda Kash
      • Andrea Nemeth
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    David Naughton
    David Naughton
    • Joe Johnson
    Linda Kash
    Linda Kash
    • Candy Johnson
    Andrea Nemeth
    Andrea Nemeth
    • Heather
    Donnelly Rhodes
    Donnelly Rhodes
    • Harry
    Nick Misura
    • Taxi Driver
    Andre Benjamin
    Andre Benjamin
    • Homeless man
    Sabrina Byrne
    • Blonde 1
    Robyn Ziebell
    • Blonde 2
    Jay Brazeau
    Jay Brazeau
    • Carl Johnson
    Adriana Tripa
    • Eva
    Charles Siegel
    • George Winkler
    Rebecca Toolan
    Rebecca Toolan
    • Louise Winkler
    Joely Collins
    Joely Collins
    • Girl Friend
    David Palffy
    David Palffy
    • Art
    Teryl Rothery
    Teryl Rothery
    • Faye
    Tom Pickett
    Tom Pickett
    • Albert
    Darren Moore
    Darren Moore
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    Barry Pepper
    • Rico
    • Director
      • Reto Salimbeni
    • Writers
      • Reto Salimbeni
      • James Desmarais
      • Alison Rosenfeld Desmarais
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    8Cheese-18

    Why is there no DVD???

    Would you believe that this delightful little comedy is mainly a Swiss/Canadian production? Finally there is Reto Salimbeni, a Swiss director who does not make your usual Helvetic die hard drama that takes place high up in the mountains. Far from it!

    Urban Safari is a witty black comedy about a business-career family in a big city. They cannot afford the holiday they think everyone else is expecting them to have - so they go on a fake vacation in their own apartment. With quite some distractions, difficulties, twists and turns I might add. The snooping neighbours being just one of their minor problems.

    Sure this film isn't the big blockbuster and being a comedy it never had a chance to win any prices. But still: why is no one putting this movie on DVD??? I'm waiting for it for years!
    BRAD-90

    A charming little tidbit

    Oh, the things you can do with no budget and an inspired script. This is a sweet, funny, delightfull little satire that will keep a smile on your face for sure.
    4inkblot11

    Despite an interesting premise and some laughs, this movie is just the ultimate of sleaze

    Joe and Candy Johnson are climbing the social ladder in NYC. Candy is doing most of the pushing, as she fudged Joe's resume to land him a great job in an architectural firm. But, Candy now wants Joe to be a partner. It's no wonder. She spends money like nobody's business and has them firmly in deep debt. Nevertheless, Candy tells Joe's boss two things at a dinner. One, she and her husband are going on an African safari. And, two, Joe will tell the company about his great money-saving toilet idea when they get back. The truth is, the couple are going to the Catskills and Joe's commode idea is not yet finished. But, on the way to their vacation, they remember leaving key evidence of their true vacation destination in full sight. The couple head back home to their posh apartment, knowing everyone in the building has keys and may be coming into their place. Everyone indeed, from Russian mobsters, clandestine couples, their daughter and her boyfriend, and more. They become trapped in their apartment's closets and bathrooms, as more and more people use their place for a meeting ground. Can they get out alive and well and still have Joe land his dream job? This movie has great concepts and some laughs, yes. Some will find the film right up their alley. But, this viewer found it to be too sleazy for broad recommendation. The actors are indeed wonderful and funny but the situations they are thrown in are oversexed and distasteful, at times. If anyone wants to take a chance on the film, just beware. You will find yourself laughing but some parts may leave you a bit disgusted as well.

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    • Release date
      • August 1995 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Switzerland
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un safari en la ciudad
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Full Circle Films AG
      • G.L.A.S.S. Film AG
      • Schweizer Fernsehen (SF)
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    • Budget
      • CA$1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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