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A Dynamite Story of African Revolution!
1976•1h 41m•
★7.0(1 ratings)
Drama
Overview
An American musician working in Nigeria becomes involved with a patriot hunted by a mercenary in Africa.
Director
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A Dynamite Story of African Revolution!
An American musician working in Nigeria becomes involved with a patriot hunted by a mercenary in Africa.
John Okello
The film's tagline is: "A Dynamite Story of African Revolution!"
The runtime is 101 minutes (1h 41m).
It was a co-production between: Nigeria, United States of America.
The film was directed by Ossie Davis.
The screenplay was written by Ossie Davis and Al Freeman Jr..
The score was composed by Manu Dibango.
Cinematography was handled by Andrew Laszlo.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0074352.
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Countdown at Kusini
Released
PG
English
Nigeria, United States of America
