

Flatfoot in Africa
Inspector Rizzo in Napoli gets a message from a policeman from South Africa who wants to meet him. Immediately before this meeting the South African policeman is killed. Dying he shows Rizzo a picture of his young son Bodo. Rizzo travels to Johannesburg to find out what the policeman was working on and to find Bodo.
Where to watch Flatfoot in Africa in United States
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Where is Flatfoot in Africa streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixHouse | — |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About Flatfoot in Africa
Flatfoot in Africa is a 1978 Italian-language action, comedy and crime film directed by Steno. The cast is led by Bud Spencer, Enzo Cannavale, Werner Pochath. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixHouse.
Flatfoot in Africa was produced by Rialto Film and Laser Films and made in Germany and Italy. It was released on March 22, 1978.
- Director
- Steno
- Writers
- Giovanni Simonelli, Adriano Bolzoni, Franco Verucci
- Release date
- March 22, 1978
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Italy
- Production
- Rialto Film, Laser Films
Flatfoot in Africa cast & crew
Flatfoot in Africa was directed by Steno and written by Giovanni Simonelli, Adriano Bolzoni, and Franco Verucci.
The cast features Bud Spencer as Inspector Rizzo, Enzo Cannavale as Caputo, Werner Pochath as Spiros, Joe Stewardson as Smollet, Carel Trichardt as Captain Müller, and Desmond Thompson as John Desmond - Commissioner of Police.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurizio De Angelis and cinematography is by Alberto Spagnoli.
Is Flatfoot in Africa worth watching?
Flatfoot in Africa holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 179 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and crime, Flatfoot in Africa is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Flatfoot in Africa
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Cast of Flatfoot in Africa

Bud Spencer
Inspector Rizzo

Enzo Cannavale
Caputo

Werner Pochath
Spiros

Joe Stewardson
Smollet
Carel Trichardt
Captain Müller

Desmond Thompson
John Desmond - Commissioner of Police
Baldwyn Dakile
Bodo

Dagmar Lassander
Margy

Antonio Allocca
Receptionist

Giancarlo Bastianoni
Smollet's Henchman
Franco Cirino
Polizist in Neapel

Giorgio Cerioni
Mitarbeiter in der Diamantenmine
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Flatfoot in Africa — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Flatfoot in Africa in United States?
Flatfoot in Africa is streaming on FlixHouse in United States.
▸Is Flatfoot in Africa on FlixHouse?
Yes — Flatfoot in Africa is currently available on FlixHouse in United States.
▸What language is Flatfoot in Africa in?
Flatfoot in Africa is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Flatfoot in Africa?
Flatfoot in Africa runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Flatfoot in Africa rated?
It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 179 ratings.













