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Release Year2003
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
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DirectorPrince Emeka Ani
WritersPrince Emeka Ani, Reginald Ebere
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsLocal Champion
About Local Champion
A shameless man greedily encourages his children to steal, under the guise that he will use the criminal proceeds to further their education. They are soon put in grave danger when their criminal antics rapidly escalate. [parts 1-2]
Directed by Prince Emeka Ani, Local Champion leans on a strong ensemble — Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze, Sam Loco Efe — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2003.
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