Violated (film)
Violated is a 1996 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Amaka Igwe and starring Richard Mofe Damijo and Ego Boyo.[1] The film and its sequel, Violated 2 (or part 2), were released in the home video format in June 1996.[2]
Violated | |
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Directed by | Amaka Igwe |
Produced by | Ego Boyo, Charles Igwe |
Written by | Amaka Igwe |
Screenplay by | Amaka Isaac-Ene |
Starring | Ego Boyo, RMD |
Music by | Kalu Njoku, Ndidi Anyianuka |
Cinematography | Leslie Yaor |
Production company | Crystal Gold |
Distributed by | Crystal Gold Productions |
Release date | June, 1996 at Muson Center |
Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Premise
The film tells the story of a young man, Tega Richard Mofe Damijo, from a wealthy background who falls in love and marries Peggy (Ego Boyo) who came from a different background. However, their marriage is put to the test when hidden secrets unfolds, Tega's ex-wife re-appears in his life and he also learnt about his ex-boss relationship with his wife when she was young.
Cast
- Richard Mofe Damijo as Tega
- Ego Boyo as Peggy
- Kunle Bamtefa as Lois
- Joke Silva as Myra
- Mildred Iweka as Toms
- Taiwo Obileye as "Pinky" Farrell
- Wale Macaulay as J.C.
- Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
Reception
Violated was one of the highest selling home video productions in 1996. At the time of the film's production, Nigeria videos were distributed with the production of a large number of tapes at once and which are then distributed to various marketers. While average sales for films during the period was about 30,000-50,000, Violated sold about 150,000 copies.[3] Information Nigeria listed the film among the best 20 films of Nollywood that will never be forgotten.[4]
References
- http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2aks4_violated-2-cd1-a_news
- Ajasa, J. (1996, Jun 24). Movie maestro strikes again: Amaka igwe, celebrated movie maker, shakes the home video scene with violated and goes in search of greater challenges. Theweek
- Haynes, J., & Okome, O. (1998). Evolving popular media: Nigerian video films. Research in African Literatures, 29(3), 106-128.
- http://www.informationng.com/2012/12/20-nollywood-movies-we-will-never-forget.html