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The African Doctor (2016)

6.8/10 · 682 votes 1h 34m Comedy

#126 of 305 films from 2016 #1156 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Julien Rambaldi · Written by Benoît Graffin, Julien Rambaldi, Kamini Zantoko

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Overview

1975. When Seyolo Zantoko, a doctor from the Congo who has managed, along with his family, to flee tyranny, is hired by the mayor of a small town in northern France, he begins a struggle to adapt to a new life and gain the trust of the prejudiced villagers.

Cast

Marc Zingaas Seyolo Zantoko
Aïssa Maïgaas Anne Zantoko
Jonathan Lambertas Mayor Lavigne
Rufusas Jean
Bayron Leblias Kamini Zantoko
Médina Diarraas Sivi Zantoko
Jean-Benoît Ugeuxas Mayor
Stéphane Bissotas Mrs. Quinquin
Marie-Philomène Ngaas Aunt Baheta
Mata Gabinas Mado
Diogène Ntarindwaas Luzakueno
Jean Bédiébéas Uncle Baheta
Narcisse Mameas Jack
Sylvestre Amoussouas Uncle Beki

Facts

Release dateJune 8, 2016
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) — shorter as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresComedy
Original titleBienvenue à Marly-Gomont
LanguageFR
IMDbtt5555502

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Questions

How long is The African Doctor?
The African Doctor runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is The African Doctor worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 682 votes, which places it #126 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 59%) and #1156 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The African Doctor?
The African Doctor was directed by Julien Rambaldi.
Who stars in The African Doctor?
Marc Zinga as Seyolo Zantoko; Aïssa Maïga as Anne Zantoko; Jonathan Lambert as Mayor Lavigne; Rufus as Jean; Bayron Lebli as Kamini Zantoko; Médina Diarra as Sivi Zantoko.
Where can I watch the trailer for The African Doctor?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/85523.

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