Saint voyou (1980)
Directed by Alphonse Beni

Drama

Film Synopsis

Having stolen a small fortune from his fiancée, a wealthy jeweller, Baïko leaves his home country of Cameroon and settles in Paris, where he opens a garage.  He seduces the wife of a gangster, who sends several of his henchmen to kill him.  Baïko intends to take his revenge, with a little help from his rich finacée back home.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Alphonse Beni
  • Script: Alphonse Beni, Martin Trévières (dialogue)
  • Cinematographer: Paul Soulignac
  • Music: Pierre Didy Tchakounte
  • Cast: Françoise Massoma (Leïla), Boe A. Amang, Alphonse Beni, Marie-Daniele Eyraud, Annie Jouzier, Patricia Karim, André Tchomfang, Martin Trévières, Guy Verda
  • Country: France / Cameroon
  • Language: -
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 90 min

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