Kongi's Harvest
Brief Synopsis
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After deposing the king of a Third-World African nation, President Kongi rules as a dictator, but faces the formidable challenge of uniting a nation which is made up of different tribes. In order to succeed in this task, Kongi uses several methods, some honest, some not, including making traditional
Cast & Crew
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Ossie Davis
Director
Wole Soyinka
Kongi
Rashidi Onikoyi
Oba Daniola
Femi Johnson
Organizing Secretary
Dapo Adelugba
Daodu
Nina Baden-semper
Segi
Film Details
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1973
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 25m
Synopsis
After deposing the king of a Third-World African nation, President Kongi rules as a dictator, but faces the formidable challenge of uniting a nation which is made up of different tribes. In order to succeed in this task, Kongi uses several methods, some honest, some not, including making traditional African clothing the mandatory dress for officials to maintain the country's cultural roots, and seeking advice from the former king.
Director
Ossie Davis
Director
Film Details
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1973
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 25m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Winter January 1, 1973
Released in United States Winter January 1, 1973
