The Ghost and the Tout
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| Directed by | Charles Uwagbai |
| Screenplay by | Toyin Abraham Charles Uwagbai Titi Jeje Biodun Stephen Damilare Awe |
| Story by | Charles Uwagbai |
| Produced by | Toyin Abraham Samuel Olatunji |
| Starring | Sambasa Nzeribe Toyin Abraham Rachael Okonkwo Omowumi Dada Lasisi Elenu |
Production company | Toyin Abraham Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
| Box office | ₦77,233,105[1] |
The Ghost and the Tout also known as Ghost and the Tout, is a 2018 Nigerian supernatural comedy film, written and directed by Charles Uwagbai. It stars Sambasa Nzeribe, Toyin Abraham, Rachael Okonkwo and Omowumi Dada in the lead roles. The film had its theatrical release in Nigeria on 11 May 2018 and received positive reviews from critics.[2][3]
The film was a box office success, grossing ₦30 million within one week, and ranking as the fifth highest grossing Nigerian film in 2018.[4] It ranks 25th on the overall list of highest-grossing films in Nigeria. The film is available for streaming on Netflix.
Plot
A young woman from the ghetto named Isila encounters a ghost named Mike, who is in need of her assistance to communicate with the people he left behind and to find out who was behind his death. At the ghost's request, she becomes tangled and puzzled in solving a murder mystery, and her life takes an interesting turn. Only she knows and understands what would happen in the future.[5]
Cast
- Sambasa Nzeribe as Ghost (Mike)
- Toyin Abraham as Isila
- Rachael Okonkwo as Ramota
- Ronke Ojo as Kafila
- Chioma Chukwuka as Ejika
- Lasisi Elenu as Hoodlum
- Chioma Omeruah as Chigirl
- Dele Odule as Chief Obanikoro
- Chiwetalu Agu as Chief Ajanaku
- Femi Adebayo as Dayo
- Omowumi Dada as Janet
- Biodun Stephen as Mrs. Ajanaku
- Princess Oyebo as Obanikoro's secretary
- Bayray McNwizu as Adunni
- Jumoke George
Box office
The Ghost And The Tout grossed ₦30 million after one week in cinemas[6] and ₦77 million overall.[7]
Sequel
The sequel, The Ghost And The Tout Too, was released on 5 September 2021 and premiered on Netflix on 15 July 2022.[8][9]
References
- ^ "Five highest grossing Nollywood movies so far in 2018".
- ^ "Watch Toyin Aimakhu, Chioma Chukwuka, Chiwetalu Agu, Sambasa Nzeribe in trailer". www.pulse.ng. 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
- ^ Styl, Ogefash's (2019-05-20). "(+SYNOPSIS) THROWBACK MOVIE: THE GHOST AND THE TOUT". OGEFASH PHOTO BLOG: Reviews, Music Translations, Movies, Event Coverage & More. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
- ^ Abraham, Anthony Ada (2018-05-25). "Nigeria: Toyin Abraham's Movie, 'The Ghost and the Tout' Made N30m a Week". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
- ^ "MYFILMHOUSE". myfilmhouse.ng. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
- ^ "Toyin Abraham's 'The ghost and the tout' gross N30m in one week". Vanguard News. 2018-05-26. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-01-08). "10 highest grossing Nollywood movies in cinemas in 2018". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ "Netflix announces movies for July". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ Iwalaiye, Temi (2021-09-07). "Best looks from 'The Ghost and the Tout Too' premiere". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-05.