The Captain of Nakara is a 2012 Kenyan comedy film. It is an adaption of the German play The Captain of Köpenick by Carl Zuckmayer, itself based on the life story of Wilhelm Voigt, a small-time criminal who posed as a Hauptmann (Captain) in Berlin in 1906.[1][2][3]
| The Captain of Nakara | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Bob Nyanja |
| Written by | Catejan Boy Martin Thau |
| Produced by | Oliver Thau Mario Zvan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Helmut Fischer |
| Music by | Jan Tilman Schade |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Kenya |
| Languages | English Swahili |
Plot
editThe small-time thug Muntu (Bernard Safari) has just been released from prison in the fictional African country of Nakara. Shortly after, he falls in love with a preacher's daughter, and loath to tell her of his dark past he pretends to be a successful businessman. From there the lie spins into him taking on the guise of the military captain Nakara, leading to changes not only for him, but also for the whole nation.
Cast
edit- Bernard Safari as Muntu
- Shirlen Wanjari as Muna
- Charles Kiarie as Sunday
- Charles Bukeko as General Lumumba
- Patrick Oketch as Captain
- Joel Otukho as Ballad Monger
- Lucy Wangui Gichomo as Civil Servant
- Ephraim Muriithi as Fence
- Evans Muthini as Jailor
- Anne Njathi as Waguyu
- Veronica Waceke as Shop Assistant
- Jim Were as Kiosk Owner
- Joseph Olita[4] (uncredited) as Muntu's father-in-law[5]
References
edit- ^ Waweru, Kiundu (26 October 2012). "The Captain of Nakara fails to conquer". The Standard (Kenya). Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Kenya celebrates booming film industry". BBC News. 25 October 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "'The Captain of Nakara' to premiere at KIFF". The New Times (Rwanda). 2 October 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ Odidi, Billie (16 March 2012). "Kenyan movies eye top African awards". Daily Nation. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ Orido, George (24 May 2014). "Audience left in stitches as the Captain of Nakara premiers". The Standard (Kenya). Retrieved 27 September 2017.
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