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The Destiny of Lesser Animals

  • 2011
  • 1h 30m
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7.9/10
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The Destiny of Lesser Animals (2011)
CrimeDrama

Inspector Boniface Koomsin, a Ghanaian police detective, embarks on a dangerous, crime-laden journey to recover the one thing he needs to realize his ultimate dream-- to escape the ghosts of... Read allInspector Boniface Koomsin, a Ghanaian police detective, embarks on a dangerous, crime-laden journey to recover the one thing he needs to realize his ultimate dream-- to escape the ghosts of his past and return to America.Inspector Boniface Koomsin, a Ghanaian police detective, embarks on a dangerous, crime-laden journey to recover the one thing he needs to realize his ultimate dream-- to escape the ghosts of his past and return to America.

  • Director
    • Deron Albright
  • Writer
    • Yao B. Nunoo
  • Stars
    • Yao B. Nunoo
    • Fred Nii Amugi
    • Abena Takyi
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
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    • Director
      • Deron Albright
    • Writer
      • Yao B. Nunoo
    • Stars
      • Yao B. Nunoo
      • Fred Nii Amugi
      • Abena Takyi
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Yao B. Nunoo
    • Inspector Boniface Koomsin
    Fred Nii Amugi
    Fred Nii Amugi
    • Chief Inspector Oscar Darko
    • (as Fred Amugi)
    Abena Takyi
    • Serwah Bimpong
    Sandy Arkhurst
    • The Old Fisherman
    Xolasie Mawuenyega
    • The Zongo Girl
    Shaibu Abu
    • Records Inspector Kuffour
    Kofi Walbeck Ampadu
    • Hotel Concierge
    Richmond Anaman
    • Forensics Officer
    Emmanuel 'Slo' Armah
    • Tetteh the Counterfeiter
    Edinam Atatsi
    • Mrs. Bimpong
    Vera Bonney
    • Beach Prostitute
    Grace Budu-Arthur
    • Mrs. Darko
    Francis Gbormittah
    • Chief Inspector Quarm
    Kennedy Ofori
    • Yaro
    Amanorbea Opoku-Boakye
    • Donkoh - the Visa Fence
    LoriAnn Schneider
    • Embassy Official
    Garth Van't Hul
    • Oburoni James Gallagher
    Veronica Wathome
    • Abiola
    • Director
      • Deron Albright
    • Writer
      • Yao B. Nunoo
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      Fred Amugi was the third actor cast in the role of Oscar Darko.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 1, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ghana
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Filming locations
      • Accra, Ghana
    • Production company
      • Bright Noon Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $150,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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