Under House Arrest(1981)
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Under House Arrest Synopsis
The president of an African country is closely allied with European entrepreneurs for his own benefit and theirs. The sky falls on their heads when a political essay on "The Political Structures of Traditional Power" is published. To make matters worse, the military gets involved. The president, whose party ruled unchallenged (single-party system), finds himself under house arrest.
Under House Arrest (1981) is a drama film directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, released on January 2, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Douta Seck, Michel Coulon, Joseph Baloma Sane and Marie Jeanne Gueye. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
- Writers:
- Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
- Cinematographer:
- Philippe Cassard
- Status:
- Released
Under House Arrest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douta Seck
- Michel Coulon
Michel Coulon
- Joseph Baloma Sane
Joseph Baloma Sane
- Marie Jeanne Gueye
Marie Jeanne Gueye
- Serigne Ndiaye Gonzales
Serigne Ndiaye Gonzales
Isseu Niang
Key crew
Directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, written by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra.
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Under House Arrest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in Under House Arrest?
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The main cast of Under House Arrest (1981) includes Douta Seck, Michel Coulon, Joseph Baloma Sane, Marie Jeanne Gueye and Serigne Ndiaye Gonzales. The film was directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Under House Arrest released?
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Under House Arrest was released on January 2, 1981 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Under House Arrest worth watching?
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Under House Arrest (1981) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.