Charlie Charlie (film)
Charlie Charlie is a 2021 Nigerian movie produced by Charles Uwagbai and Monica Swaida, directed by Charles Uwagbai. [1][2][3] The movie render it's voice to the menace of human trafficking and money laundering in the Society [4][5][6] The film stars Omoni Oboli, Monica Swaida, Mary Remmy Njoku, Alexx Ekubo, Chioma Akpotha, Etinosa Idemudia, and Prince David Osei.[2][1]
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Directed by | Charles Uwagbai, Monica Swaida |
Produced by | Charles Uwagbai |
Release date | 2021 |
Country | Nigeria |
Language | English language |
Synopsis
The movie revolves around two identical individuals; a drug cartel member and an innocent man. The innocent man is mistaken for the drug dealer and was caught in the drug operations running Nigeria through Ghana, Morocco to Europe. The mistaken identity caused the cartel to lose money which bounces back on the two.[5]
Settings
The movie was shot in Lagos, Ghana, and Europe.[6]
Premiere
The film was privately screened at the PEFTI Film Institute in Lagos state before it was released to the Cinemas on July 16, 2021.[3]
Cast
Femi Adebayo, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Sani Danja, Alexx Ekubo, Etinosa Idemudia, Abimbola Kazeem, Funky Mallam, Omoni Oboli, Prince David Osei, Mary Remmy, Monica Swaida and Oluwatoyin Albert Tomama.
References
- Ogala, George (2021-07-12). "Nigerian filmmaker exposes money laundering, human trafficking ring in 'Charlie Charlie' movie". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
- Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-07-13). "Charles Uwagbai debuts trailer for star-studded action thriller 'Charlie Charlie'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
- "'Charlie Charlie', film on human trafficking, to hit cinemas July 16". TheCable Lifestyle. 2021-07-13. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
- "New film on human trafficking, drug peddling "Charlie Charlie" hits cinemas July 16". Vanguard News. 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
- Muaz, Hassan (2021-06-14). "Omoni Oboli, Alexx Ekubo, Chioma Akpotha tackle human trafficking with Charlie Charlie movie -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
- "Charles Uwagbai's thriller, Charlie Charlie, hits cinemas". The Nation Newspaper. 2021-07-24. Retrieved 2022-07-29.