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Bush Shrink 1988

91 min📅 1988-01-01

Dive into the high-stakes world of *Bush Shrink (1988)*, where a desperate psychiatrist and a rugged poacher race against time to rescue a kidnapped patient and her uncle in a politically volatile African nation.

Director: Ivan Hall

Cast

Craig Wasson
Craig Wasson
Dr. Martin Cypher
Angela O'Neill
Angela O'Neill
Kara York
Charles Napier
Charles Napier
Kingsley
Ken Gampu
Ken Gampu
Gapu
Henry Cele
Katimbilo
David Sherwood
David Sherwood
James
Glen Gabela
Capt. Chama
David Phetoe
Mukakwe
Ernest Ndhlovu
Ernest Ndhlovu
Pallo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bush Shrink (1988) about?

*Bush Shrink* follows Dr. Martin Cypher, a psychiatrist who teams up with a poacher to rescue his patient and her diamond-mine-running uncle from rebel mercenaries holding them for ransom in a war-torn African country. As alliances shift and danger looms, their mission becomes a fight for survival against impossible odds.

Who directed Bush Shrink?

Ivan Hall directed *Bush Shrink (1988)*, bringing a gritty, action-packed lens to this African-set thriller.

Who stars in Bush Shrink?

The film stars Craig Wasson as the psychiatrist, Angela O'Neill as his patient, Charles Napier as a mercenary leader, and Ken Gampu and Henry Cele in key supporting roles.

Is Bush Shrink (1988) worth watching?

While *Bush Shrink* isn't a widely celebrated classic, its blend of action, adventure, and crime offers a solid, if unpolished, 90-minute escape into African turmoil. Fans of straightforward thrillers may find it engaging, though it lacks the depth of more refined films in its genre.

How long is Bush Shrink?

*Bush Shrink* runs for 91 minutes.

About Bush Shrink (1988) — A Psychiatrist's Race to Save His Patient in African Chaos

Dive into the high-stakes world of *Bush Shrink (1988)*, where a desperate psychiatrist and a rugged poacher race against time to rescue a kidnapped patient and her uncle in a politically volatile African nation. Directed by Ivan Hall, this gripping blend of action, adventure, and crime unfolds as mercenaries and rebel factions clash over control of a diamond mine and its captives. With tension thick in the air, the film explores themes of survival, loyalty, and the clash between personal ethics and wartime chaos, all set against the rugged backdrop of an unstable region.

Craig Wasson takes the lead as Dr. Martin Cypher, a psychiatrist thrust into the heart of danger, while Angela O'Neill brings intensity to her role as the vulnerable patient. Rounding out the cast are Charles Napier as a mercenary leader and Ken Gampu and Henry Cele as rival forces in this unpredictable landscape. *Bush Shrink* delivers a pulse-pounding narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very last minute.