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Queen of Katwe( 2016)

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In chess, the small one can become the big one.

Overview

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Madina Nalwanga

      Phiona Mutesi

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      David Oyelowo

      Robert Katende

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      Lupita Nyong'o

      Nakku Harriet

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      Martin Kabanza

      Mugabi Brian

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      Taryn "Kay" Kyaze

      Margaret Night Nantongo

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      Esther Tebandeke

      Sarah Katende

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      Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

      Tendo

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      Ethan Nazario Lubega

      Mukumbya Benjamin

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      Nikita Waligwa

      Gloria Nansubuga

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      Ronald Ssemaganda

      Ivan

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      Peter Odeke

      Enoch Barumba

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      Philip Luswata

      Minister Aloysius Kyazze

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      Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera

      Mrs. Gali

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      Ivan Jacobo

      Buyinza Richard (young)

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      Nicolas Levesque

      Buyinza Richard (older)

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      Babirye Stellah

      Babirye Stellah

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      Edgar Kanyike

      Joseph

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      Hope Katende

      Hope Katende

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      Maurice Kirya

      Theo

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    A review by Gimly

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    Written by Gimly on Mon Dec 05 2016
    From a technical point of view, _Queen of Katwe_ is not a resounding success. There is bad audio, continuity errors, hammy dialogue, some very bizarre choices in cinematography and the occasional scene of poor acting. The story however (while following a fairly predictable family-friendly line) is totally engrossing. Chess may not be the most engaging spectator sport, but the journey of lead-character Phiona is a thorough one, and an intriguing side-step away from the usual Disney setting. David Oyelowo is particularly worth looking out for. He (unsurprisingly) gives a fantastic performan...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    15000000.00

    Revenue

    10367161.00

    Keywords

    • chess
    • based on novel or book
    • sports
    • biography
    • based on true story
    • woman director
    • life in the slums
    • based on magazine, newspaper or article