Queen of Katwe

7.2 2016 124 min
PG
Drama

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

About

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Director
Mira Nair
Writer
William Wheeler
Classification
PG

Cast

The cast behind this title

Madina Nalwanga Phiona Mutesi
David Oyelowo Robert Katende
Lupita Nyong'o Nakku Harriet
Martin Kabanza Mugabi Brian
Taryn "Kay" Kyaze Margaret Night Nantongo
Esther Tebandeke Sarah Katende
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine Tendo
Ethan Nazario Lubega Mukumbya Benjamin
Nikita Waligwa Gloria Nansubuga
Ronald Ssemaganda Ivan
Peter Odeke Enoch Barumba
Philip Luswata Minister Aloysius Kyazze
Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera Mrs. Gali
Ivan Jacobo Buyinza Richard (young)
Nicolas Levesque Buyinza Richard (older)
Babirye Stellah Babirye Stellah
Edgar Kanyike Joseph
Hope Katende Hope Katende

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