A Good Man in Africa (1994)

A Good Man in Africa (1994) is a darkly humorous drama adapted from William Boyd's novel, which he also penned the screenplay for. The story delves into the intricate web of political, social, and romantic entanglements among British and African politicians in the fictional African nation of Ninjana. Morgan Leafy, portrayed by Colin Friels, is a British diplomat stationed in Ninjana, grappling with his own arrogance, confusion, and alcoholism. He is romantically involved with an African woman named Hazel, played by Jackie Mofokeng. The arrival of Arthur Fanshawe, played by John Lithgow, brings significant news: vast oil reserves have been discovered in Ninjana, and maintaining good relations with the likely next president, Sam Adekunle (Louis Gossett Jr.), is crucial for British interests. However, a diplomatic crisis arises when a local woman is struck by lightning in the High Commission's courtyard, and traditional rituals must be performed before she can be moved. Leafy seeks advice from Dr. Alex Murray (Sean Connery), a seasoned Scottish doctor well-versed in both colonial and native cultures. Leafy's romantic life becomes even more complicated as he juggles relationships with Hazel, Adekunle's wife Celia (Joanne Whalley-Kilmer), and Fanshawe's wife Chloe (Diana Rigg). Ninjana, it should be noted, is a fictional location and does not appear on any real map.