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6.7 / 10(6 votes)IMDbPG-1319881h 35m$102K Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom

The Kitchen Toto

Synopsis

The son of a priest slain by the Mau Mau moves in with a police officer and his wife in 1950 Kenya.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 8, 1988

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$102K

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Harry Hook
Screenplay & Story
Harry Hook
Original Score
John E. Keane
Original Title
The Kitchen Toto
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Worldwide Gross
$102K
Production Studios
British Screen Productions, The Cannon Group, Channel Four Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harry Hook

Screenplay & Story

Harry Hook

Original Score & Music

John E. Keane

Director of Photography

Roger Deakins

Producers

Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, Ann Skinner

Department Leadership Roster

Harry Hook

Director

Barbara Kidd

Costume Design

Harry Hook

Writer

John E. Keane

Original Music Composer

Ann Skinner

Producer

Roger Deakins

Roger Deakins

Director of Photography

Jamie Leonard

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Kitchen Toto.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kitchen Toto

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Kitchen Toto about?

The son of a priest slain by the Mau Mau moves in with a police officer and his wife in 1950 Kenya.

Who directed The Kitchen Toto?

The Kitchen Toto was directed by Harry Hook.

Who stars in The Kitchen Toto?

The principal cast of The Kitchen Toto includes Edwin Mahinda, Bob Peck, Phyllis Logan, Ronald Pirie, Kirsten Hughes.

When was The Kitchen Toto released and how long is it?

The Kitchen Toto was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

How much did The Kitchen Toto make at the box office?

The Kitchen Toto grossed $102K in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for The Kitchen Toto?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kitchen Toto was composed by John E. Keane.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kitchen Toto?

The Kitchen Toto holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).