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Under House Arrest

January 2, 1981 1h 40m

Originally released in 1981. Under House Arrest is a feature film. directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra.

Starring Douta Seck, Michel Coulon, and Joseph Baloma Sane

Synopsis

The president of an African country is closely allied with European entrepreneurs for his own benefit and theirs. The sky falls on their heads when a political essay on "The Political Structures of Traditional Power" is published. To make matters worse, the military gets involved. The president, whose party ruled unchallenged (single-party system), finds himself under house arrest.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1981 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country Senegal Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Under House Arrest about?

The president of an African country is closely allied with European entrepreneurs for his own benefit and theirs. The sky falls on their heads when a political essay on "The Political Structures of...

Who directed Under House Arrest?

Under House Arrest was directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra.

How long is Under House Arrest?

Under House Arrest has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Under House Arrest released?

Under House Arrest was released on January 2, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Under House Arrest?

The main cast of Under House Arrest includes Douta Seck, Michel Coulon, Joseph Baloma Sane, Marie Jeanne Gueye, Serigne Ndiaye Gonzales.