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Africa Blood and Guts

1966·Movie
2h 18min·R
65
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7

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Every Scene Looks You Straight in the Eye... and Spits!

A chronicle of the violence that occurred in much of the African continent throughout the 1960s. As many African countries were transitioning from colonial rule to other forms of government, violent political upheavals were frequent. Revolutions in Zanzibar and Kenya in which thousands were killed are shown, the violence not only political; there is also extensive footage of hunters and poachers slaughtering different types of wild animals.
Disturbing Historical ChronicleGraphic ViolencePolitical UpheavalColonialism AftermathAnimal SlaughterAfrican HistoryControversial DocumentaryViolent Conflicts

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Where can I stream Africa Blood and Guts legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Africa Blood and Guts worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Africa Blood and Guts rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Africa Blood and Guts?

2 h 18 min

Africa Blood and Guts runs 2 h 18 min.

Is Africa Blood and Guts based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Africa Blood and Guts in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Africa Blood and Guts?

7CADKESITJPPYUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Africa Blood and Guts in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Africa Blood and Guts use?

Hired GunsBulungiMondoEnd of an AgeSoundtrack DissonanceScenery PornVestigial EmpireRe-CutDuring the WarAtrocity MontageDarkest AfricaUnwitting Pawn

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Africa Blood and Guts, including Hired Guns, Bulungi, Mondo.