Murder in the Cassava Patch
Synopsis
A murder mystery about a young man accused of killing his wife. He's imprisoned but a mystery shrouds the circumstances of her death. Set against the backdrop of postwar Liberia, the film is based on the acclaimed Bai T. Moore novel.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yor-El Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Yor-El Francis, Bai T. Moore Snr
- Original Score
- Masauko Chipembere, Mawuena Kodjovi
- Original Title
- Murder in the Cassava Patch
- Country of Origin
- Liberia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Mami Wata Pekin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yor-El Francis
Yor-El Francis, Bai T. Moore Snr
Masauko Chipembere, Mawuena Kodjovi
Everette Nicolls
Julia O'Farrow
Yor-El Francis, Carrie Rudolf, Charissa McClain
Department Leadership Roster
Yor-El Francis
Director
Yor-El Francis
Writer
Masauko Chipembere
Original Music Composer
Everette Nicolls
Director of Photography
Mawuena Kodjovi
Original Music Composer
Doughba Caranda III
Production Design
Yor-El Francis
Producer
Julia O'Farrow
Editor
Carrie Rudolf
Producer
Joyce Burrowes
Costume Design
Charissa McClain
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in the Cassava Patch
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What is Murder in the Cassava Patch about?
A murder mystery about a young man accused of killing his wife. He's imprisoned but a mystery shrouds the circumstances of her death. Set against the backdrop of postwar Liberia, the film is based on the acclaimed Bai T. Moore novel.
Who directed Murder in the Cassava Patch?
Murder in the Cassava Patch was directed by Yor-El Francis.
Who stars in Murder in the Cassava Patch?
The principal cast of Murder in the Cassava Patch includes Eugene Lorenzo Martin, Precious Amunee Samukai, Peter Ballah, Marcus Dann, Barnie Doe-Jones.
When was Murder in the Cassava Patch released and how long is it?
Murder in the Cassava Patch was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder in the Cassava Patch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder in the Cassava Patch was composed by Masauko Chipembere, Mawuena Kodjovi.
Is Murder in the Cassava Patch based on a book or true story?
Murder in the Cassava Patch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bai T. Moore Snr".