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The Draughtsmen Clash
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The Draughtsmen Clash

1996-01-01 · 40 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

This film tells the story of the president of a fictitious African nation who spends a sleepless night playing checkers with a pot-smoking vagabond who claims to be the all-round champion. However, the rules of the game entail the opponents howling vulgar and foul obscenities at one another. The champion proceeds to insult, and trounce, the President. His reward, and his fate, will not surprise anyone.

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Production details

Directors
Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
Production companies
Myriapodus Films, Centrale Productions, Difanda Yoi
Countries
Congo, France, Gabon
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dieudonné KabongoDieudonné KabongoPapa National
Yves MbaLe Champion
Jean LaCroix KambaSergeant-chef / Commissaire du Gouvernement
Djibril NguemongwaPremier Sergeant
'Michou' Michel TchibindaCaporal
Lilian GomezSoldat
Luce MalekouFille de Palais / Speakerine TV4
Geneviève IssembeMama Nationale
Balufu Bakupa-KanyindaJournaliste Television Nationale / Chauffeur de la Fille du Palais / Chauffeur du Chef de Garde
Bonga BakissiVoix féminine radio (voice)
Pascal N'ZonziPascal N'ZonziHimself

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