Samba Traoré
Synopsis
The only surviving accomplice of a gas station robbery gone bad, Samba Traoré flees the scene with a suitcase full of cash. However, his newfound happiness is put to the test as he struggles to cope with the moral crisis of his crimes.
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Samba Traore (1992) | Trailer | Idrissa OuedraogoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-27
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Bakary Sangaré
Samba Traoré
Mariam Kaba
Saratou
Abdoulaye Komboudri
Salif
Irène Tassembédo
Binta
Moumouni Campaoré
Af
Sibidou Ouédraogo
Awa
Krin Casimir Traoré
Seydou
Firmine Coulebaly
Koro
Hyppolite Ouangrawa
Ismaël
Mady Dermé
Horseman
Joseph Traoré
Truck driver
Noufou Ouédraogo
News vendor
Youssouf Traoré
Fire breather
Daouda Sanogo
Fire breather
Fà Traoré
Fire breather
Oumar Traoré
Fire breather
Tana Silla
Fire breather
Noël Paré
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Carthage Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Arhex, Santiago Amigorena, Idrissa Ouedraogo
- Original Score
- Faton Cahen, Wasis Diop
- Original Title
- Samba Traoré
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Waka Films, Films A2, Films de L'Avenir, Les Films de l'Avenir, Les Films de la Plaine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Jacques Arhex, Santiago Amigorena, Idrissa Ouedraogo
Faton Cahen, Wasis Diop
Mathieu Vadepied, Pierre-Laurent Chénieux
Joëlle Dufour
Sophie Salbot, Silvia Voser, Idrissa Ouedraogo
Department Leadership Roster
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Director
Jacques Arhex
Writer
Yves Brover-Rabinovici
Production Design
Santiago Amigorena
Writer
Mathieu Vadepied
Director of Photography
Faton Cahen
Original Music Composer
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Writer
Pierre-Laurent Chénieux
Director of Photography
Wasis Diop
Original Music Composer
Oumou Sy
Costume Design
Joëlle Dufour
Editor
Idrissa Ouedraogo
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samba Traoré
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What is Samba Traoré about?
The only surviving accomplice of a gas station robbery gone bad, Samba Traoré flees the scene with a suitcase full of cash. However, his newfound happiness is put to the test as he struggles to cope with the moral crisis of his crimes.
Who directed Samba Traoré?
Samba Traoré was directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo.
Who stars in Samba Traoré?
The principal cast of Samba Traoré includes Bakary Sangaré, Mariam Kaba, Abdoulaye Komboudri, Irène Tassembédo, Moumouni Campaoré.
When was Samba Traoré released and how long is it?
Samba Traoré was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Samba Traoré?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samba Traoré was composed by Faton Cahen, Wasis Diop.