Queen of Katwe (2016)
07 Oct 2016 ● English ● 2 hrs 5 mins
A young girl from Uganda trains to become a world chess champion.
Cast: David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Madina Nalwanga, Martin Kabanza
Crew: Mira Nair (Director), Sean Bobbitt (Director of Photography), Alex Heffes (Music Director)
Rating: U (India), PG (Singapore)
Genres: Drama, Sports, Biography
Release Dates: 07 Oct 2016 (India), 14 Oct 2016 (South Africa)
Tagline: One girl's triumphant path to becoming a chess champion.
Did you know? Director Mira Nair had decided to adapt "Queen of Katwe" into a film after making a documentary on the life of the man who trained Phiona Mutesi, Robert Katende Read More
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as Robert Katende
as Harriet Mutesi
as Phiona Mutesi
as Mugabi Brian
as Rwabushenyi Official
as Snooty Lady in Car
as Rwabushenyi Official
as Zesiro
as Katende's Mother
as Kagramanov
as Phiona's Fan
as Hospital Administrator
as Young Katende
as Joseph
as Elizabeth
as Sara Katende
as Benjamin
as Gloria's Opponent
as Hope Katende
as Mrs. Kimbale
as Corn Farmer
as Young Richard
as Phiona's Fan
as Mr. Wilson
as Manicure Lady
as Mrs. Gali
as Benjamin's Opponent
as Chess Pioneer
as Budo Secretary
as Julius
as Brian's Opponent
as Bricklayer
as Chess Federation Secretary
as Theo
as Man on Boda
as 'Brian' Stunt Double
as Older Richard
as Gloria
as Tendo
as Ggaba Merchant
as Kikomando Kid
as Enoch Barumba
as Minister Aloysius Kyazze
as Chess Pioneer
as Nurse
as Dez
as Ivan
as Christine Namaganda
as Russian Chess Official
as Katende's Grandmother
as Geography Teacher
as Shakira
as Pritchard's Friend
as Chess Pioneer
as Night
as Doctor
as Chief Guest
as Pritchard
as Chess Pioneer
as Bookie Student
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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
English
Colour Info:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby Atmos
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.39:1 (Scope)
Stereoscopy:
No
Archival Source:
QubeVault
Taglines:
One girl's triumphant path to becoming a chess champion.
Movie Connection(s):
Dubbed into: Queen of Katwe (Hindi)
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Trivia:
Queen of Katwe was selected for the 21st edition of International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
South African actress, Maggie Benedict was rumoured to have a role in the film
The lead role of Phiona Mutesi was initially decided to be played by a newcomer Ugandan actress
At the end of the film, the actors appear alongside the real life people that they had potrayed
Director Mira Nair had decided to adapt "Queen of Katwe" into a film after making a documentary on the life of the man who trained Phiona Mutesi, Robert Katende
Ugandan fashion mogul, Sylvia Owori had bought her way into the film as an extra at an auction that acted as a fundraiser for Maisha Film Labs
The film is rumored to have introduced a lot of fresh talent with regards to young actors required for the film with a mixture of South African and Ugandan youth are to be cast in various roles.
South African actress, Maggie Benedict was rumoured to have a role in the film
The lead role of Phiona Mutesi was initially decided to be played by a newcomer Ugandan actress
At the end of the film, the actors appear alongside the real life people that they had potrayed
Director Mira Nair had decided to adapt "Queen of Katwe" into a film after making a documentary on the life of the man who trained Phiona Mutesi, Robert Katende
Ugandan fashion mogul, Sylvia Owori had bought her way into the film as an extra at an auction that acted as a fundraiser for Maisha Film Labs
The film is rumored to have introduced a lot of fresh talent with regards to young actors required for the film with a mixture of South African and Ugandan youth are to be cast in various roles.
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Queen of Katwe - Featurette
Queen of Katwe - Promo
Queen of Katwe - Promo
Queen of Katwe - Movie Clip
Queen of Katwe - Promo
Queen of Katwe - Promo
Queen of Katwe - Promo
Queen of Katwe - Movie Clip
Queen of Katwe - Promo
Queen of Katwe - Promo
Queen of Katwe - Movie Clip
Queen of Katwe - Movie Clip
Queen of Katwe - Featurette
Queen of Katwe - Promo
Queen of Katwe - Promo
Queen of Katwe - Promo
Queen of Katwe - Promo
Queen of Katwe - Movie Clip
