# The Story of an African Farm (2004)

English · Released 2004-10-08

The Story of an African Farm is a 2004 English film. It is directed by Jason Reitman. Rachel Crow, Evan Peters, Jack Black, Idris Elba and Zach Woods appear in it, alongside 10 more credited names.

Director: Jason Reitman, Bryan Cranston
Cast: Rachel Crow as Gabriella, Evan Peters as Luke Cooper, Jack Black as Sam, Idris Elba as Charles Miner, Zach Woods as Gabe Lewis, Brett Gelman as The Magician, Wendi McLendon as Concierge Marie, Deb Hiett as Stewardess Beth, David Denman as Roy Anderson, Dakota Johnson as Dakota, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Ravi, Phyllis Smith as Phyllis Lapin, Maura Tierney as Mrs. California, Bob Odenkirk as Mark, Richard E. Grant as Bonaparte Blenkins

## Storyline
The 1870's. South Africa. Life is normal at the farm on the slopes of a Karoo Kopje.Things change when the sinister, eccentric Bonaparte Blenkins with bulbous nose and chimney pot hat arrives. Their childhood is disrupted by the bombastic Irishman who claims blood ties with Wellington and Queen Victoria and so gains uncanny influence over the girls' gross stupid stepmother.

## Common questions

### When was The Story of an African Farm released?
The Story of an African Farm was released on 8 October 2004.

### Who stars in The Story of an African Farm?
Rachel Crow, Evan Peters, Jack Black and Idris Elba star in The Story of an African Farm.

### Who directed The Story of an African Farm?
The Story of an African Farm was directed by Jason Reitman.

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