The Boy Kumasenu
Synopsis
It tells the story of a boy Kumasenu who moves to the city of Accra from a small fishing village, encouraged by his cousin Agboh's exaggerated tales of the wonders of city life. Hungry, he steals bread and is caught by police, but is rescued by a doctor and his wife who find him work. Agboh attempts to get Kumasenu to rob the doctor, but Kumasenu foils his cousin's plans.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Graham, John Wyllie
- Original Score
- Elisabeth Lutyens
- Original Title
- The Boy Kumasenu
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Gold Coast Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Graham
Sean Graham, John Wyllie
Elisabeth Lutyens
George Noble
Department Leadership Roster
George Noble
Director of Photography
Sean Graham
Director
Sean Graham
Writer
John Wyllie
Writer
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What is The Boy Kumasenu about?
It tells the story of a boy Kumasenu who moves to the city of Accra from a small fishing village, encouraged by his cousin Agboh's exaggerated tales of the wonders of city life. Hungry, he steals bread and is caught by police, but is rescued by a doctor and his wife who find him work. Agboh attempts to get Kumasenu to rob the doctor, but Kumasenu foils his cousin's plans.
Who directed The Boy Kumasenu?
The Boy Kumasenu was directed by Sean Graham.
Who stars in The Boy Kumasenu?
The principal cast of The Boy Kumasenu includes Nortey Engmann, Frank Tamakloe, Dr. Oku Ampofo, Rosina Ampofo, Robert Nunoo.
When was The Boy Kumasenu released and how long is it?
The Boy Kumasenu was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy Kumasenu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy Kumasenu was composed by Elisabeth Lutyens.