The Newcomer movie poster

The Newcomer

January 1, 1976 1h 27m

Originally released in 1976. The Newcomer is a comedy film. directed by Richard de Medeiros. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Agnès Chichi, Sébastien De Souza, and Michel Djondo

Synopsis

Agouénou, a newcomer to a government agency, takes on the entrenched corruption and butts heads with the leader of the old-guard, Sénou. The film features music composed and performed by Nigerian Afrobeat luminary Fela Kuti.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1976 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country Benin + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • International Tropic Films
  • Iris Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Newcomer about?

Agouénou, a newcomer to a government agency, takes on the entrenched corruption and butts heads with the leader of the old-guard, Sénou. The film features music composed and performed by Nigerian...

Who directed The Newcomer?

The Newcomer was directed by Richard de Medeiros.

How long is The Newcomer?

The Newcomer has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was The Newcomer released?

The Newcomer was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Newcomer?

The main cast of The Newcomer includes Agnès Chichi, Sébastien De Souza, Michel Djondo, Sikirou Ogoujobi.