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Under House Arrest (1981)

Movie ★ 9.0 100 min

Drama

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.

Paulin Soumanou Vieyra Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 2, 1981
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0082326
Country
Language
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Themes

Cast

Douta Seck Douta Seck Michel Coulon Joseph Baloma Sane Marie Jeanne Gueye Serigne Ndiaye Gonzales Isseu Niang Isseu Niang

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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 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.
Who directed Under House Arrest?
Under House Arrest was directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra.
Who stars in Under House Arrest?
Under House Arrest stars Douta Seck, Michel Coulon, Joseph Baloma Sane, Marie Jeanne Gueye.
When was Under House Arrest released?
Under House Arrest is a 1981 drama film.
Where can I watch Under House Arrest?
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