Samba the Great(1977)
Samba le grand
Samba the Great Synopsis
Based on a traditional folktale, this animated film follows the hero Sambagana, who must complete a succession of arduous trials in order to make a princess laugh and earn her consent to marriage. Combining drawn animation and stop-motion puppetry, the film retells the legend through a stylized, episodic quest narrative.
Samba the Great (1977) is a animation film directed by Moustapha Alassane, released on March 26, 1977 with a runtime of 14m. It stars Jean Rouch. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Moustapha Alassane
- Writers:
- Moustapha Alassane
- Production:
- Université de Niamey
- Status:
- Released
Samba the Great Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Moustapha Alassane, written by Moustapha Alassane.
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Samba the Great Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Samba the Great – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Samba the Great online?
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Samba the Great (1977) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Samba the Great?
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The main cast of Samba the Great (1977) includes Jean Rouch. The film was directed by Moustapha Alassane. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Samba the Great released?
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Samba the Great was released on March 26, 1977 and runs for 14m.
Is Samba the Great worth watching?
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Samba the Great (1977) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.