The Draughtsmen Clash(1996)
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The Draughtsmen Clash Synopsis
This film tells the story of the president of a fictitious African nation who spends a sleepless night playing checkers with a pot-smoking vagabond who claims to be the all-round champion. However, the rules of the game entail the opponents howling vulgar and foul obscenities at one another. The champion proceeds to insult, and trounce, the President. His reward, and his fate, will not surprise anyone.
The Draughtsmen Clash (1996) is a drama film directed by Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda, released on January 1, 1996 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Dieudonné Kabongo, Yves Mba, Jean LaCroix Kamba and Djibril Nguemongwa. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
- Writers:
- Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
- Production:
- Myriapodus Films, Centrale Productions, Difanda Yoi
- Status:
- Released
The Draughtsmen Clash Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dieudonné Kabongo
as Papa National
- Yves Mba
Yves Mba
as Le Champion
- Jean LaCroix Kamba
Jean LaCroix Kamba
as Sergeant-chef / Commissaire du Gouvernement
- Djibril Nguemongwa
Djibril Nguemongwa
as Premier Sergeant
- 'Michou' Michel Tchibinda
'Michou' Michel Tchibinda
as Caporal
- Lilian Gomez
Lilian Gomez
as Soldat
- Luce Malekou
Luce Malekou
as Fille de Palais / Speakerine TV4
- Geneviève Issembe
Geneviève Issembe
as Mama Nationale
- Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda
as Journaliste Television Nationale / Chauffeur de la Fille du Palais / Chauffeur du Chef de Garde
- Bonga Bakissi
Bonga Bakissi
as Voix féminine radio (voice)
Pascal N'Zonzi
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda, written by Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda.
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The Draughtsmen Clash Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Draughtsmen Clash – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Draughtsmen Clash?
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The main cast of The Draughtsmen Clash (1996) includes Dieudonné Kabongo, Yves Mba, Jean LaCroix Kamba, Djibril Nguemongwa and 'Michou' Michel Tchibinda. The film was directed by Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Draughtsmen Clash released?
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The Draughtsmen Clash was released on January 1, 1996 and runs for 40m.
Is The Draughtsmen Clash worth watching?
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The Draughtsmen Clash (1996) holds an average rating of 7.0 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.