The Captain of Nakara explained
| The Captain of Nakara |
| Director: | Bob Nyanja |
| Producer: | Oliver Thau
Mario Zvan |
| Music: | Jan Tilman Schade |
| Cinematography: | Helmut Fischer |
| Runtime: | 87 minutes |
| Country: | Kenya |
| Language: | English
Swahili |
The Captain of Nakara is a 2012 Kenyan comedy film. It is an adaption of the German play The Captain of Köpenick by Carl Zuckmayer, itself based on the life story of Wilhelm Voigt, a small-time criminal who posed as a Hauptmann (Captain) in Berlin in 1906.[1] [2] [3]
Plot
The small-time thug Muntu (Bernard Safari) has just been released from prison in the fictional African country of Nakara. Shortly after, he falls in love with a preacher's daughter, and loath to tell her of his dark past he pretends to be a successful businessman. From there the lie spins into him taking on the guise of the military captain Nakara, leading to changes not only for him, but also for the whole nation.
Cast
- Bernard Safari as Muntu
- Shirlen Wanjari as Muna
- Charles Kiarie as Sunday
- Charles Bukeko as General Lumumba
- Patrick Oketch as Captain
- Joel Otukho as Ballad Monger
- Lucy Wangui Gichomo as Civil Servant
- Ephraim Muriithi as Fence
- Evans Muthini as Jailor
- Anne Njathi as Waguyu
- Veronica Waceke as Shop Assistant
- Jim Were as Kiosk Owner
- Joseph Olita[4] (uncredited) as Muntu's father-in-law[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: Waweru. Kiundu. The Captain of Nakara fails to conquer. 26 October 2012. The Standard (Kenya). 27 September 2017.
- Web site: Kenya celebrates booming film industry. 25 October 2012. BBC News. 27 September 2017.
- Web site: 'The Captain of Nakara' to premiere at KIFF. 2 October 2012. The New Times (Rwanda). 27 September 2017.
- Web site: Odidi. Billie. Kenyan movies eye top African awards. 16 March 2012. Daily Nation. 27 September 2017.
- Web site: Orido. George. Audience left in stitches as the Captain of Nakara premiers. 24 May 2014. The Standard (Kenya). 27 September 2017.
