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In chess, the small one can become the big one. - Queen of Katwe
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Title: Queen of Katwe

Release Date: 23 Sep 2016

Runtime: 2h 4m

Genre: Drama

Director: Cine Mosaic, Mirabai Films

Production Companies: Cine Mosaic, Mirabai Films

Overview: A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

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Average Vote: 7.255 (432 votes)

Cast

  • Phiona Mutesi: Madina Nalwanga
  • Robert Katende: David Oyelowo
  • Nakku Harriet: Lupita Nyong'o
  • Mugabi Brian: Martin Kabanza
  • Margaret Night Nantongo: Taryn "Kay" Kyaze
  • Sarah Katende: Esther Tebandeke
  • Tendo: Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
  • Mukumbya Benjamin: Ethan Nazario Lubega
  • Gloria Nansubuga: Nikita Waligwa
  • Ivan: Ronald Ssemaganda
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