The Rugged Priest
Synopsis
When violence breaks out in the heart of the Rift Valley, Kenya, an American Catholic priest goes out of his way to shelter and cater for the displaced knowing very well that the clashes are politically instigated. This puts him on a collision path with the powers that be and for being a thorn in the flesh he is transferred to a faraway diocese in Maasai Land. But even in the remote new posting, the powerful are still riding roughshod over the poor, weak and defenseless. At great personal cost the fearless Rugged Priest, takes on the high and mighty in a fight for justice for his people. With only a rosary, an old rifle and an adopted son who is falling off his priestly calling. How far can the old white priest go?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Nyanja
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Nyanja, Mark Mutahi
- Original Title
- The Rugged Priest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Cinema Slutions Ltd.
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Bob Nyanja
Bob Nyanja, Mark Mutahi
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Bob Nyanja
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Bob Nyanja
Writer
Mark Mutahi
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What is The Rugged Priest about?
When violence breaks out in the heart of the Rift Valley, Kenya, an American Catholic priest goes out of his way to shelter and cater for the displaced knowing very well that the clashes are politically instigated. This puts him on a collision path with the powers that be and for being a thorn in the flesh he is transferred to a faraway diocese in Maasai Land. But even in the remote new posting, the powerful are still riding roughshod over the poor, weak and defenseless. At great personal cost the fearless Rugged Priest, takes on the high and mighty in a fight for justice for his people. With only a rosary, an old rifle and an adopted son who is falling off his priestly calling. How far can the old white priest go?
Who directed The Rugged Priest?
The Rugged Priest was directed by Bob Nyanja.
Who stars in The Rugged Priest?
The principal cast of The Rugged Priest includes Colin Simpson, Lwanda Jawar, Ainea Ojiambo, Oliver Litondo, Jason Corder.
When was The Rugged Priest released and how long is it?
The Rugged Priest was released in 2011 with a total runtime of Unknown.