Shoot the Messenger(2006)
Shoot the Messenger Synopsis
Shoot the Messenger follows one man's painful journey towards self-discovery. On the way he finds both his own attitudes and the expectations of his community challenged.
Shoot the Messenger (2006) is a drama film directed by Ngozi Onwurah, released on April 26, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars David Oyelowo, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Ariyon Bakare and Jay Byrd. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Ngozi Onwurah
- Writers:
- Sharon Foster
- Producers:
- Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo, Anne Pivcevic
- Cinematographer:
- David Katznelson
- Composer:
- Julian Nott
- Production:
- BBC Film
- Status:
- Released
Shoot the Messenger (2006) Trailer
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Shoot the Messenger Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Oyelowo
as Joseph Pascale
Nikki Amuka-Bird
as Heather
Ariyon Bakare
as Elroy
- Jay Byrd
Jay Byrd
as Mabel
Sharon Duncan-Brewster
as Sherlene
Daniel Kaluuya
as Reece
David Gyasi
as Timothy
Junior Laniyan
as Patrick
Chiké Okonkwo
as Kwame
Eric Kofi Abrefa
as Yannek
Anjela Lauren Smith
as Maureen
Richard Pepple
as Roy
Key crew
Directed by Ngozi Onwurah, written by Sharon Foster, produced by Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo and Anne Pivcevic.
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Shoot the Messenger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Shoot the Messenger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shoot the Messenger online?
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Who stars in Shoot the Messenger?
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The main cast of Shoot the Messenger (2006) includes David Oyelowo, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Ariyon Bakare, Jay Byrd and Sharon Duncan-Brewster. The film was directed by Ngozi Onwurah. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shoot the Messenger released?
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Shoot the Messenger was released on April 26, 2006 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Shoot the Messenger worth watching?
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Shoot the Messenger (2006) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shoot the Messenger?
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Yes. The official Shoot the Messenger trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.