Colonial Gods(2009)
Colonial Gods Synopsis
A complicated friendship between a young Somali and Nigerian man unfolds against the chaos of gentrification and displacement in the small immigrant community in Cardiff known as Tiger Bay.
Colonial Gods (2009) is a drama film directed by Dee Rees, released on October 1, 2009 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Cornell John, Said Mohamed, Steve Northy and Mukhtar Yaro. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Dee Rees
- Writers:
- Dee Rees
- Producers:
- Nekisa Cooper
- Cinematographer:
- Bradford Young
- Composer:
- Shahzad Ismaily
- Production:
- The Festivals Company
- Status:
- Released
Colonial Gods Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cornell John
as Izi
- Said Mohamed
Said Mohamed
as Abdi
- Steve Northy
Steve Northy
as Policeman 2
- Mukhtar Yaro
Mukhtar Yaro
as Mr. Achebe
- Yakuba Bayi
Yakuba Bayi
as Mr. Togba
Golda Rosheuvel
as Suzanne
Jâms Thomas
as Mr. Rowlands
- Lee James
Lee James
as Izi's Lover
- Anita Reynolds
Anita Reynolds
as Nigerian Woman
- Nnamdi Iyizoba
Nnamdi Iyizoba
as Nigerian Man 1
- Emmanuel Oshii
Emmanuel Oshii
as Nigerian Man 2
Ross O'Hennessy
as Construction Foreman
Key crew
Directed by Dee Rees, written by Dee Rees, produced by Nekisa Cooper.
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Colonial Gods Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Colonial Gods – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Colonial Gods online?
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Who stars in Colonial Gods?
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The main cast of Colonial Gods (2009) includes Cornell John, Said Mohamed, Steve Northy, Mukhtar Yaro and Yakuba Bayi. The film was directed by Dee Rees. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Colonial Gods released?
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Colonial Gods was released on October 1, 2009 and runs for 29m.
Is Colonial Gods worth watching?
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Colonial Gods (2009) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.