Two young boys help an elephant escape from an African animal orphanage when he is bought by a wealthy American. The trio dodge poachers, the police and lions on a journey they'll never forget.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Joseph Gordon-LevittMatthew „Matt“ Cunningham | Matthew „Matt“ Cunningham |
 Stephanie ZimbalistBeverly Cunningham | Beverly Cunningham |
 Leo BurmesterEthridge | Ethridge |
 Adetokumboh M'CormackJomo Batiany (as Frederick M'Cormac) | Jomo Batiany (as Frederick M'Cormac) |
 Julian SandsClive Potter | Clive Potter |
| DDavid MulwaLenono Botiany | Lenono Botiany |
| RRolf SchmitVilias | Vilias |
| LLenny JumaJubo | Jubo |
| EEdwin NyuthoConstable Ioki | Constable Ioki |