Checkmate
Synopsis
Kwame has made all the right moves in his life; a good job, a beautiful devoted wife, an adorable child, and an impending promotion as a senior customs officer at the airport. But what seems like a typical guys hang out on a weekend away from home in the company of his new friend and mentor, Kiki, turns out to be the one wrong move Kwame makes. After losing a game of Chess, he succumbs to a bet to seduce the attractive, sexy Caroline.
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CHECKMATE MOVIE BY SHIRLEY FRIMPONG-MANSO
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-11
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January 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shirley Frimpong-Manso
- Original Title
- Checkmate
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Ken Attoh
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Attoh
Producer
Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Director
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What is Checkmate about?
Kwame has made all the right moves in his life; a good job, a beautiful devoted wife, an adorable child, and an impending promotion as a senior customs officer at the airport. But what seems like a typical guys hang out on a weekend away from home in the company of his new friend and mentor, Kiki, turns out to be the one wrong move Kwame makes. After losing a game of Chess, he succumbs to a bet to seduce the attractive, sexy Caroline.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate was directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso.
Who stars in Checkmate?
The principal cast of Checkmate includes Nadia Buari, Ecow Blankson, Senanu Gbedawo , Ewurama Asante, Kweku Boateng.
When was Checkmate released and how long is it?
Checkmate was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.