October 1
Synopsis
September 1960. As Nigeria prepares for independence from the British, a seasoned police detective rushes to find the serial killer slaughtering its native young women.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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OCTOBER 1 MOVIE TEASER
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Sadiq Daba
Inspector Danladi Waziri
Kehinde Bankole
Miss Tawa
Kayode Aderupoko
Inspector Afonja
David Bailie
Ackerman
Kanayo O. Kanayo
Okafor
Bimbo Manuel
Canon Kuforiji
Ibrahim Chatta
Sumonu
Femi Adebayo
Banji
Kunle Afolayan
Agbekoya
Deola Sagoe
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Fabian Adeoye Lojede
Corporal Omolodun
Nick Rhys
Winterbottom
Colin David Reese
Father Dowling
Lawrence Stubbings
Tomkins
Ifayemi Elebuibon
Baba Ifa
Abiodun Aleja
Olaitan
Ademola Adedoyin
Aderopo
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kunle Afolayan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tunde Babalola
- Original Score
- Kulanen Ikyo
- Original Title
- October 1
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- Igbo, Yoruba, English, Hausa
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Golden Effects Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kunle Afolayan
Tunde Babalola
Kulanen Ikyo
Yinka Edward
Mike Steve
Kunle Afolayan
Department Leadership Roster
Yinka Edward
Director of Photography
Pat Nebo
Production Design
Kunle Afolayan
Director
Kunle Afolayan
Producer
Tunde Babalola
Screenplay
Mike Steve
Editor
Kulanen Ikyo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About October 1
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is October 1 about?
September 1960. As Nigeria prepares for independence from the British, a seasoned police detective rushes to find the serial killer slaughtering its native young women.
Who directed October 1?
October 1 was directed by Kunle Afolayan.
Who stars in October 1?
The principal cast of October 1 includes Sadiq Daba, Kehinde Bankole, Kayode Aderupoko, David Bailie, Kanayo O. Kanayo.
When was October 1 released and how long is it?
October 1 was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for October 1?
The original motion picture soundtrack for October 1 was composed by Kulanen Ikyo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for October 1?
October 1 holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).