The Golden Ball(1994)
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The Golden Ball Synopsis
The Golden Ball is a wonderful children's film that tells of a young boy's dream of being a soccer player. Whenever a match is broadcast live in the village of Makono, Bandian and his brother keep their ears to the transistor radio, spinning a picture of the game from the announcer's commentary much as they fantasize themselves on the field. A gift of a real soccer ball, which Bandian paints gold, like a magical object involves him in a series of adventures which bring him in reach of his dream, but which also require him to make difficult choices.
The Golden Ball (1994) is a comedy film directed by Cheik Doukouré, released on April 13, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah, Aboubacar Kolta, Agnès Soral and Habib Hammoud. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Cheik Doukouré
- Writers:
- Martin Brossollet, Cheik Doukouré, David Carayan
- Producers:
- Monique Annaud
- Cinematographer:
- Alain Choquart
- Production:
- Chrysalide Films, Le Studio Canal+, France 2 Cinéma, Bako Productions, CNC, Ministère Français de la Coopération et du Développement, Agence de la Coopération Culturelle et Technique, Canal+, Canal+ Horizons, PROCIREP
- Status:
- Released
The Golden Ball Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah
Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah
as Bandian
- Aboubacar Kolta
Aboubacar Kolta
as Bouba
Agnès Soral
as Isabella
- Habib Hammoud
Habib Hammoud
as Bechir
- Mody Sory Barry
Mody Sory Barry
as Radio Kankan
Salif Keita
as Karim
Mariam Kaba
as Fanta
- Keita Alama
Keita Alama
as Old Moussa (Bandian's Father)
- Lanfia Kouyaté Sara
Lanfia Kouyaté Sara
as Sara, the witch doctor
- Sabou Doumbouya
Sabou Doumbouya
as Kani, the stepmother
- Mamadi Kourouma
Mamadi Kourouma
as Sylla
Fatoumata Kaba
as The School Teacher
Key crew
Directed by Cheik Doukouré, written by Martin Brossollet, Cheik Doukouré and David Carayan, produced by Monique Annaud.
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The Golden Ball Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Golden Ball – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Golden Ball online?
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The Golden Ball (1994) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Kixi Select Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Golden Ball?
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The main cast of The Golden Ball (1994) includes Aboubacar Sidiki Sumah, Aboubacar Kolta, Agnès Soral, Habib Hammoud and Mody Sory Barry. The film was directed by Cheik Doukouré. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Golden Ball released?
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The Golden Ball was released on April 13, 1994 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Golden Ball worth watching?
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The Golden Ball (1994) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.