Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet (1964)
An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare, which takes place in the home of the Frafra people, in the far north of Ghana. Performed by students of the University of Ghana School of Music and Drama.
Director: Terry Bishop
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 1, 1964
Cast
- Kofi Middleton Mends - Hamile (Hamlet)
- Ernest Abbeyquaye - Ibrahim (Polonius)
- Mary Yirenkyi - Habiba (Ophelia)
- Kofi Yirenkyi - Laitu (Laertes)
Screenplay
- Joe De Graft
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Music: J. H. Nketia
Cinematography: R.O. Fenuku
Editing: Egbert Adjesu
Production: Ghana Film Industry Corporation
Country: Ghana
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Terry Bishop
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet about?
- An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare, which takes place in the home of the Frafra people, in the far north of Ghana. Performed by students of the University of Ghana School of Music and Drama.
- Who directed Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet?
- Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet was directed by Terry Bishop.
- Who stars in Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet?
- Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet stars Kofi Middleton Mends, Ernest Abbeyquaye, Mary Yirenkyi, Kofi Yirenkyi.
- How long is Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet?
- Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet?
- Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet is a Drama film.
- Where was Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet produced?
- Hamile: The Tongo Hamlet was produced in Ghana.