The Rugged Priest is a 2011 Kenyan biographical film directed by Bob Nyanja.[1][2] It is based on the life and death of John Anthony Kaiser.[3]
| The Rugged Priest | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Bob Nyanja |
| Written by | Mark Mutahi Bob Nyanja |
| Produced by | Isabel Njoroge |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Martin N. Munyua |
| Edited by | Joy Lusige |
| Music by | Geo Höhn |
Production company | Cinematic Solutions Ltd. |
Release date |
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| Country | Kenya |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Jason Corder as American Ambassador
- Lwanda Jawar as Father Ian
- Oliver Litondo as Catholic Bishop
- Serah Ndanu as Alice
- Ainea Ojiambo as Ole Shompole
- Colin Simpson as Father John Kalser
Accolade
editThe film won the Golden Dhow Award at the Zanzibar International Film Festival.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Why Nyanja film will irk politicians". The Standard (Kenya). 4 March 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ Kerongo, Grace (2 March 2011). "Kenya: Bob Nyanja - 'Sue Me, I Will Still Screen Rugged Priest'". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ Orido, George (6 November 2010). "'The Rugged Priest' ruffles feathers at the Junction". The Standard (Kenya). Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ "Bob Nyanja's 'Rugged Priest' wins top movie award". Daily Nation. 2 July 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2019.