The Ghost and the Tout also known as Ghost and the Tout is a 2018 Nigerian ghost film, written and directed by Charles Uwagbai. The film stars Sambasa Nzeribe, Toyin Abraham, Rachael Okonkwo and Omowumi Dada in the lead roles. The film had its theatrical release in Nigeria on 11 May 2018 and received positive reviews from the critics.[2][3]
| The Ghost and the Tout | |
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| Directed by | Charles Uwagbai |
| Screenplay by | Toyin Abraham Charles Uwagbai Titi Jeje Biodun Stephen Damilare Awe |
| Story by | Charles Uwagbai |
| Produced by | Toyin Abraham Samuel Olatunji |
| Starring | Sambasa Nzeribe Toyin Abraham Rachael Okonkwo Omowumi Dada Lasisi Elenu |
Production company | Toyin Abraham Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
| Box office | ₦77,233,105[1] |
The film became a huge box office success grossing 30 million within one week and remained as the fifth highest grossing Nigerian film in 2018.[4] The film still occupies the 25th position in the overall list of highest grossing films in Nigeria. The movie streams on Netflix.
Plot
editThe plot of the film revolves around a young woman from the ghetto who is called Isila (Toyin Abraham). She encounters a ghost called Mike (Sambasa Nzeribe), who is in need of her assistance to communicate with the people he left behind. At the ghost's request, she becomes tangled and puzzled in solving a murder mystery and her life takes an interesting turn. Only she knows and understands what would happen in the future.[5]
Cast
edit- Sambasa Nzeribe as ghost (Mike)
- Toyin Abraham as Isila
- Rachael Okonkwo as Ramota
- Ronke Ojo as Kafila
- Chioma Chukwuka as Ejika
- Lasisi Elenu as Hoodlum
- Chioma Omeruah as Chigirl
- Dele Odule as Chief Obanikoro
- Chiwetalu Agu as Chief Ajanaku
- Femi Adebayo as Dayo
- Omowumi Dada as Janet
- Biodun Stephen as Mrs. Ajanaku
- Princess Oyebo as Obanikoro's Secretary
- Bayray McNwizu as Adunni
- Jumoke George
Box office
editThe Ghost And The Tout grossed ₦ 30 million after 1 week in cinemas[6] and ₦ 77 million overall.[7]
Sequel
editThe sequel, The Ghost And The Tout Too was released on September 5, 2021 and premiered on Netflix on July 15, 2022.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Five highest grossing Nollywood movies so far in 2018".
- ^ "Watch Toyin Aimakhu, Chioma Chukwuka, Chiwetalu Agu, Sambasa Nzeribe in trailer". www.pulse.ng. 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
- ^ Styl, Ogefash's (2019-05-20). "(+SYNOPSIS) THROWBACK MOVIE: THE GHOST AND THE TOUT". OGEFASH PHOTO BLOG: Reviews, Music Translations, Movies, Event Coverage & More. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
- ^ Abraham, Anthony Ada (2018-05-25). "Nigeria: Toyin Abraham's Movie, 'The Ghost and the Tout' Made N30m a Week". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
- ^ "MYFILMHOUSE". myfilmhouse.ng. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
- ^ "Toyin Abraham's 'The ghost and the tout' gross N30m in one week". Vanguard News. 2018-05-26. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-01-08). "10 highest grossing Nollywood movies in cinemas in 2018". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ "Netflix announces movies for July". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ Iwalaiye, Temi (2021-09-07). "Best looks from 'The Ghost and the Tout Too' premiere". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
