Queen of Katwe (2016)
In chess, the small one can become the big one.
2016 · PG · 2h 4m · Drama
Genres: Drama
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
Director: Mira Nair
Writers: William Wheeler
Music by: Alex Heffes
Cinematography: Sean Bobbitt
Editor: Barry Alexander Brown
Box office: $10M · Budget: $15M · Rated 7.2/10 by 474 viewers
Cast
Madina Nalwanga as Phiona MutesiDavid Oyelowo as Robert KatendeLupita Nyong'o as Nakku HarrietMartin Kabanza as Mugabi BrianTaryn "Kay" Kyaze as Margaret Night NantongoEsther Tebandeke as Sarah KatendeNtare Guma Mbaho Mwine as TendoEthan Nazario Lubega as Mukumbya BenjaminNikita Waligwa as Gloria NansubugaRonald Ssemaganda as IvanPeter Odeke as Enoch BarumbaPhilip Luswata as Minister Aloysius KyazzeMore like this
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