Ashakara

Ashakara

Ashakara

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Ashakara

1991

1h 38m

5.8(4 votes)

Drama

Overview

An action thriller which lends a multinational depiction of contemporary Africa and centers on a local homeopathic cure for a virus that has crept into Africa.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

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James Campbell

Dr. Kara

James Campbell

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Jean-Marc Pasquet

Jérôme

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Willy Monshengwo

Koffi

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Bamela Nyanta

Nyanta

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Gbegnedji Yawavi

Dodi

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Kouvaha Yom

Le truand

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Nimon Taki Lala

Lala

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Irene Helbongo

Irène

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Mana Johnson

Akuele

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Damawuzan Dama

Rasta 1

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Ahyakpor Koffi

Rasta 2

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Emmanuel Pinda

Légionnaire

Emmanuel Pinda

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Patrice Pottier

Big Boss

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Bahoumodom Ali

James Bond

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Sanvee Kokou

Taximan

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