Bongolo(1953)
Bongolo Synopsis
A young Congolese man works as a nurse at a health center lost in the jungle. He falls in love with the daughter of the local king and convinces her to forget her prejudices and ancestral rites. The elders, who oppose the wedding, burn down the health center.
Bongolo (1953) is a documentary film directed by André Cauvin, released on March 31, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Yves Furet, Sonar Senghor, Petronelle Abapataki and Joseph Lifela. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- André Cauvin
- Writers:
- André Cauvin
- Producers:
- André Cauvin, Fernand Rigot
- Status:
- Released
Bongolo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yves Furet
as Voice
- Sonar Senghor
Sonar Senghor
as Voice
- Petronelle Abapataki
Petronelle Abapataki
as Doka
- Joseph Lifela
Joseph Lifela
as Bongolo
Key crew
Directed by André Cauvin, written by André Cauvin, produced by André Cauvin and Fernand Rigot.
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Bongolo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Bongolo – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Bongolo?
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The main cast of Bongolo (1953) includes Yves Furet, Sonar Senghor, Petronelle Abapataki and Joseph Lifela. The film was directed by André Cauvin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bongolo released?
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Bongolo was released on March 31, 1953 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Bongolo worth watching?
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Bongolo (1953) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.