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The African Doctor
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Title: The African Doctor

Release Date: 8 Jun 2016

Runtime: 1h 34m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Fidélité Films, Cinéfrance Studios, E.D.I Films, TF1 Films Production, Curiosa Films, Moana Films, Canal+, TF1, TFX, SCOPE Pictures

Production Companies: Fidélité Films, Cinéfrance Studios, E.D.I Films, TF1 Films Production, Curiosa Films, Moana Films, Canal+, TF1, TFX, SCOPE Pictures

Overview: 1975. When Seyolo Zantoko, a doctor from the Congo who has managed, along with his family, to flee tyranny, is hired by the mayor of a small town in northern France, he begins a struggle to adapt to a new life and gain the trust of the prejudiced villagers.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.829 (648 votes)

Cast

  • Seyolo Zantoko: Marc Zinga
  • Anne Zantoko: Aïssa Maïga
  • Mayor Lavigne: Jonathan Lambert
  • Jean: Rufus
  • Kamini Zantoko: Bayron Lebli
  • Sivi Zantoko: Médina Diarra
  • Mayor: Jean-Benoît Ugeux
  • Mrs. Quinquin: Stéphane Bissot
  • Aunt Baheta: Marie-Philomène Nga
  • Mado: Mata Gabin
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