Bwana(1996)
Bwana Synopsis
Antonio, a taxi driver, his wife, and two chidren arrive one fine afternoon at a solitary beach, looking for sea-shells. However, they will find more than expected: namely, Ombasi and Yambo, two illegal African immigrants, apparently thrown back to the ocean from where they came, in search of a better life in Spain. The sun sets, and the evening, night and morning which follow see other bizarre characters entering the scene, before the Africans' and the other characters' fates are finally decided.
Bwana (1996) is a comedy and drama film directed by Imanol Uribe, released on September 27, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Andrés Pajares, María Barranco, Emilio Buale and Alejandro Martínez. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Imanol Uribe
- Writers:
- Imanol Uribe, Francisco Pino, Ignacio del Moral
- Cinematographer:
- Javier Aguirresarobe
- Production:
- Aurum Producciones, Origen Producciones Cinematograficas, Cartel
- Status:
- Released
Bwana (1996) Trailer
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Bwana Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andrés Pajares
as Antonio
María Barranco
as Dori
Emilio Buale
as Ombasi
- Alejandro Martínez
Alejandro Martínez
as Iván
- Andrea Granero
Andrea Granero
as Jessy
- Miguel del Arco
Miguel del Arco
as Román
- Patricia López Schlichting
Patricia López Schlichting
as Uta
Paul Berrondo
as Michael
César Vea
as Joaquín
- José Quero
José Quero
as Pepe
- Rafael Yuste
Rafael Yuste
as Rafa
- Santiago Nang
Santiago Nang
as Yambo
Key crew
Directed by Imanol Uribe, written by Imanol Uribe, Francisco Pino and Ignacio del Moral.
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Bwana Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 22 ratings.
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Bwana – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bwana online?
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Bwana (1996) is available to stream on FlixOlé. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bwana?
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The main cast of Bwana (1996) includes Andrés Pajares, María Barranco, Emilio Buale, Alejandro Martínez and Andrea Granero. The film was directed by Imanol Uribe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bwana released?
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Bwana was released on September 27, 1996 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Bwana worth watching?
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Bwana (1996) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bwana?
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Yes. The official Bwana trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.