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Sambizanga (1973)

Movie ★ 7.2 102 min

Drama

Domingos is a member of an African liberation movement, arrested by the Portuguese secret police, after bloody events in Angola. His wife goes from a prison station to another, trying in vain to find out where he is.

Sarah Maldoror Director Mário Pinto de Andrade Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 26, 1973
Runtime
102 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0069214
Country
Angola, France, Congo
Language
Lingala, Portuguese
Studio
Isabelle Films

Themes

Cast

Elisa Andrade Elisa Andrade Maria Domingos de Oliveira Domingos Jean M'Vondo Petelo Dino Abelino Zito Benoît Moutsila Chico Talagongo Miguel Lopes Rodrigues Mussunda Henriette Meya Bébiana Manuel Videira PIDE Agent Ana Wilson Narrator (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sambizanga about?
Domingos is a member of an African liberation movement, arrested by the Portuguese secret police, after bloody events in Angola. His wife goes from a prison station to another, trying in vain to find out where he is.
Who directed Sambizanga?
Sambizanga was directed by Sarah Maldoror.
Who stars in Sambizanga?
Sambizanga stars Elisa Andrade, Domingos de Oliveira, Jean M'Vondo, Dino Abelino.
When was Sambizanga released?
Sambizanga is a 1973 drama film.
Where can I watch Sambizanga?
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