Sambizanga(1973)
Sambizanga Synopsis
Domingos is a member of an African liberation movement, arrested by the Portuguese secret police, after bloody events in Angola. His wife goes from a prison station to another, trying in vain to find out where he is.
Sambizanga (1973) is a drama film directed by Sarah Maldoror, released on April 26, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Elisa Andrade, Domingos de Oliveira, Jean M'Vondo and Dino Abelino. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Sarah Maldoror
- Writers:
- Claude Agostini, Claude Agostini, Maurice Pons
- Cinematographer:
- Claude Agostini
- Production:
- Isabelle Films
- Status:
- Released
Sambizanga Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elisa Andrade
as Maria
- Domingos de Oliveira
Domingos de Oliveira
as Domingos
- Jean M'Vondo
Jean M'Vondo
as Petelo
- Dino Abelino
Dino Abelino
as Zito
- Benoît Moutsila
Benoît Moutsila
as Chico
- Talagongo
Talagongo
as Miguel
- Lopes Rodrigues
Lopes Rodrigues
as Mussunda
- Henriette Meya
Henriette Meya
as Bébiana
- Manuel Videira
Manuel Videira
as PIDE Agent
- Ana Wilson
Ana Wilson
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Sarah Maldoror, written by Claude Agostini, Claude Agostini and Maurice Pons.
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Sambizanga Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 32 ratings.
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Sambizanga – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sambizanga online?
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Sambizanga (1973) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sambizanga?
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The main cast of Sambizanga (1973) includes Elisa Andrade, Domingos de Oliveira, Jean M'Vondo, Dino Abelino and Benoît Moutsila. The film was directed by Sarah Maldoror. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sambizanga released?
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Sambizanga was released on April 26, 1973 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Sambizanga worth watching?
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Sambizanga (1973) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.