Queen of Katwe
Released
September 23, 2016
Runtime: 2h 4m
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
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Cast & Crew
- MN
Madina Nalwanga
Phiona Mutesi
David Oyelowo
Robert Katende
Lupita Nyong'o
Nakku Harriet
- MK
Martin Kabanza
Mugabi Brian
- TK
Taryn "Kay" Kyaze
Margaret Night Nantongo
- ET
Esther Tebandeke
Sarah Katende
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
Tendo
- EL
Ethan Nazario Lubega
Mukumbya Benjamin
- NW
Nikita Waligwa
Gloria Nansubuga
- RS
Ronald Ssemaganda
Ivan
- PO
Peter Odeke
Enoch Barumba
Philip Luswata
Minister Aloysius Kyazze
- JB
Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera
Mrs. Gali
- IJ
Ivan Jacobo
Buyinza Richard (young)
- NL
Nicolas Levesque
Buyinza Richard (older)
- BS
Babirye Stellah
Babirye Stellah
- EK
Edgar Kanyike
Joseph
- HK
Hope Katende
Hope Katende
Mira Nair
Director
William Wheeler
Screenplay
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