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They taught him how to play video games. He showed them how to survive. For California teenagers Ted Johnson and his sister Susan, a summer vacation in Africa turns into an incredible adventure and a struggle for survival. With their new friend Morogo, a Masai tribal boy, they share an amazing, confusing and funny cross-cultural friendship. Together they find an orphaned cheetah cub, "Duma," and raise her as a pet. But when Duma is stolen by corrupt gamblers, Ted and Susan set out alone across the uncharted wilderness to find her. Their mission: a daring rescue. Their only ally: Morogo...if he can find them. Come along on this thrilling adventure about friendship, courage and survival...an unforgettable journey that will take you into the very heart of the African wilderness.
Original Release
08/18/1989
US Release
08/18/1989
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Keith Coogan | Ted |
Lucy Deakins | Susan |
Colin Mothupi | Morogo |
Timothy Landfield | Earl Johnson |
Breon Gorman | Jean Johnson |
Ka Vundla | Kipoin |
Lydia Kigada | Lani |
Kuldeep Bhakoo | Patel |
Paul Onsongo | Abdullah |
Anthony Baird | Nigel |
Directors
Writers
Alan Caillou, John Cotter, Erik Tarloff, Griff Du Rhone
Cast
Name | Character |
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Keith Coogan | Ted |
Lucy Deakins | Susan |
Colin Mothupi | Morogo |
Timothy Landfield | Earl Johnson |
Breon Gorman | Jean Johnson |
Ka Vundla | Kipoin |
Lydia Kigada | Lani |
Kuldeep Bhakoo | Patel |
Paul Onsongo | Abdullah |
Anthony Baird | Nigel |
Rory McGuinness | Larry |
Rod Jacobsen | David |
David Adido | Mwangi |
Konga Mbandu | Police Captain |
Martin Okello | Friendly Policeman |
Allaudin Qureshi | Patel's Cousin |
William Tsuma | Cabbie |
Waigwa Wachira | Racetrack Policeman |
Jim Ward | Announcer |
Jan MacCoy | Stewardess |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Jack Couffer | Producer |
Roy Edward Disney | Producer |
Robert Halmi Sr. | Producer |