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Release Year1999
Runtime—
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
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DirectorVeronica Quarshie
WritersVeronica Quarshie
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsA Stab in the Dark
About A Stab in the Dark
Effe, is a pretty young woman who prefers dating much older, and usually married men. Effe leaves her home to escape her mother’s criticism of her behavior and stays with her friend’s family. While at her friend Kate’s house, Effe has an affair with Kate’s father as well and ruins the dynamics of that family
Directed by Veronica Quarshie, A Stab in the Dark leans on a strong ensemble — Pascaline Edwards, Edinam Atatsi, Mawuli Semevor — 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 1999.
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