The Boy Kumasenu (1952)
1h
Running Time
January 1, 1952Release Date
Plot.
It tells the story of a boy Kumasenu who moves to the city of Accra from a small fishing village, encouraged by his cousin Agboh's exaggerated tales of the wonders of city life. Hungry, he steals bread and is caught by police, but is rescued by a doctor and his wife who find him work. Agboh attempts to get Kumasenu to rob the doctor, but Kumasenu foils his cousin's plans.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Nortey Engmann
Kumasenu
Frank Tamakloe
Agboh
Dr. Oku Ampofo
Dr. Tamakloe
Rosina Ampofo
Grace
Sean Graham
Director
John Wyllie
Writer
Elisabeth Lutyens
Composer
George Noble
Cinematographer
Details.
Wiki.
The Boy Kumasenu is a 1952 feature film made in Ghana by a British film crew. It was produced and directed by Sean Graham from a script by Graham and John Wyllie. The score was by Elisabeth Lutyens.
The movie became popular and had an impact on the social live of the people. It displayed signs of future potentials which made it become associated with anti colonialism and social change in the newly emerging independence Ghana.