Charlie Charlie (film)

Charlie Charlie
Directed byCharles Uwagbai, Monica Swaida
Produced byCharles Uwagbai
Release date
  • 2021 (2021)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish language

Charlie Charlie is a 2021 Nigerian film produced by Charles Uwagbai and Monica Swaida, and directed by Charles Uwagbai.[1][2][3] It explores themes of human trafficking and money laundering.[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]

Synopsis

The film revolves around two identical individuals; a drug cartel member and an innocent man. The innocent man is mistaken for the drug dealer and is 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]

Cast  

Production

The film was shot in Lagos, Ghana, and Europe.[6]

Release

The film was privately screened at the PEFTI Film Institute in Lagos State before its theatrical release on July 16, 2021.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Ogala, George (2021-07-12). "Nigerian filmmaker exposes money laundering, human trafficking ring in 'Charlie Charlie' movie". Premium Times. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  2. 1 2 Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-07-13). "Charles Uwagbai debuts trailer for star-studded action thriller 'Charlie Charlie'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  3. 1 2 "'Charlie Charlie', film on human trafficking, to hit cinemas July 16". TheCable. 2021-07-13. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  4. ↑ "New film on human trafficking, drug peddling "Charlie Charlie" hits cinemas July 16". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  5. 1 2 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.
  6. 1 2 "Charles Uwagbai's thriller, Charlie Charlie, hits cinemas". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-07-24. Retrieved 2022-07-29.


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