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The Set Up: Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-03
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Adesua Etomi-Wellington
Chike
Jim Iyke
Edem
Dakore Egbuson-Akande
Motunrayo
Tina Mba
Madame
Joke Silva
Mrs Elesho
Kehinde Bankole
Grace
Williams Uzor Arukwe
Ayoola Ayoola
Bamidele
Sunny Ajaero
Fitness Instructor
Uzor Arukwe
Pastor Dimeji
Chiamaka Eziamaka
Young Grace
Michael Eziamaka
Young Bamidele
Waliu Fagbemi
Bartender
Kayode Freeman
Elesho's Lawyer
Marie Humbert
Kelly Spencer
Peter Feranmi Ijalana
Area Boy
Loveth Inyang
Croupier
Ani Iyoho
Grace's Father
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Niyi Akinmolayan
- Screenplay & Story
- Chinaza Onuzo
- Original Title
- The Set Up
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- InkBlot Productions, Anakle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Niyi Akinmolayan
Chinaza Onuzo
Editi Effiong
Department Leadership Roster
Chinaza Onuzo
Writer
Niyi Akinmolayan
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Set Up
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What is The Set Up about?
A young woman gets more than she bargains for and is drawn into a web of deceit when she is hired by a socialite to assist with his scheme to marry a wealthy heiress.
Who directed The Set Up?
The Set Up was directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.
Who stars in The Set Up?
The principal cast of The Set Up includes Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Jim Iyke, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Tina Mba, Joke Silva.
When was The Set Up released and how long is it?
The Set Up was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Set Up?
The Set Up holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).