In the Name of Christ

In the Name of Christ

1993•1h 20m•4.2/10

ComedyDrama

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4.2/10(8)

A West African pig farmer has a religious vision, wherein he is told that he'll be Magloire the First, a prophet of Christ. He then sets out to rid his local villagers of superstition and instead save them for Jesus.

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Production

Amka Films, Abyssa Films

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Albert Ayatollah

Akissi Delta

Pierre Gondo

Martin Guedeba

Félix Lago

Naky Sy Savane

Naky Sy Savane

Mariama Diomandé

Dominique Mobioh

John Jongoss

Jimmy Papou

Lancina Hassane

Lanceni Hassane

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