The Rugged Priest Explained

The Rugged Priest
Director:	Bob Nyanja
Producer:	Isabel Njoroge
Music:	Geo Höhn
Cinematography:	Martin N. Munyua
Editing:	Joy Lusige
Studio:	Cinematic Solutions Ltd.
Country:	Kenya
Language:	English

The Rugged Priest is a 2011 Kenyan biographical film directed by Bob Nyanja.^{[1] [2]} It is based on the life and death of John Anthony Kaiser.^[3]

Cast

• Jason Corder as American Ambassador
• Lwanda Jawar as Father Ian
• Oliver Litondo as Catholic Bishop
• Serah Ndanu as Alice
• Ainea Ojiambo as Ole Shompole
• Colin Simpson as Father John Kalser

Accolade

The film won the Golden Dhow Award at the Zanzibar International Film Festival.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Why Nyanja film will irk politicians. 4 March 2011. The Standard (Kenya). 18 October 2019.
2. Web site: Kerongo. Grace. Kenya: Bob Nyanja - 'Sue Me, I Will Still Screen Rugged Priest'. 2 March 2011. AllAfrica.com. 18 October 2019.
3. Web site: Orido. George. 'The Rugged Priest' ruffles feathers at the Junction. 6 November 2010. The Standard (Kenya). 18 October 2019.
4. Web site: Bob Nyanja's 'Rugged Priest' wins top movie award. 2 July 2011. Daily Nation. 14 October 2019.