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A Tale of Africa

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A pilot crash-lands in the African wilds, and loses his memory. He finds an old man living in the jungle with his grand-daughter. He falls in love with the young girl and settles down happily with them; their idyllic life broken only by a visit from his long forgotten fiancee.

DirectorSusumu Hani
WritersShūji Terayama·Shintaro Tsuji
ProducersShintaro Tsuji·Yōichi Matsue

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Cast · Directed by Susumu Hani

JSJames Stewart
James Stewart
Old Man
PSPhilip Sayer
Philip Sayer
Pilot
HS
Heekura Simba
K
Kathy
Enkelin
EVEleonora Vallone
Eleonora Vallone

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A Tale of Africa — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Tale of Africa?

A Tale of Africa isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is A Tale of Africa on Netflix?

No, A Tale of Africa is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is A Tale of Africa on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Tale of Africa isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch A Tale of Africa for free?

A Tale of Africa isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Tale of Africa?

A Tale of Africa hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 6, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.