Escape from Angola
A film by Ivan Tors - The man who brought you FLIPPER
1976 · 1h 35m · G Action, Adventure, Family
Overview
Amidst the chaos of Angola's civil conflict, an American family living on a wildlife preserve must navigate treacherous terrain and hostile forces.
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