CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 1h 30m · NR

Shoot the Messenger

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Shoot the Messenger follows one man's painful journey towards self-discovery. On the way he finds both his own attitudes and the expectations of his community challenged.

Directed byNgozi Onwurah

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
EN
Released
April 26, 2006
Studios
BBC Film

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Joseph Pascale

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Heather

Ariyon Bakare

Ariyon Bakare

Elroy

Jay Byrd

Mabel

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Sherlene

Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya

Reece

David Gyasi

David Gyasi

Timothy

Junior Laniyan

Junior Laniyan

Patrick

Chiké Okonkwo

Chiké Okonkwo

Kwame

Eric Kofi Abrefa

Eric Kofi Abrefa

Yannek

Creative team
Directed by
Ngozi Onwurah
Ngozi Onwurah
Written by
Sharon Foster
Produced by
Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo
Anne Pivcevic

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