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Bongolo

  • 1952
  • 1h 25m
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Bongolo (1952)

Helped by a nurse ,a young native tries to escape from the fate that awaits her.Helped by a nurse ,a young native tries to escape from the fate that awaits her.Helped by a nurse ,a young native tries to escape from the fate that awaits her.

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    • André Cauvin
  • Writer
    • André Cauvin
  • Stars
    • Petronelle Abapataki
    • Peter Baylis
    • Yves Furet
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    • Director
      • André Cauvin
    • Writer
      • André Cauvin
    • Stars
      • Petronelle Abapataki
      • Peter Baylis
      • Yves Furet
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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      • 1 nomination total

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    Yves Furet
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          • André Cauvin
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          The first color film about the Congo.

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        • Release date
          • May 6, 1953 (France)
        • Country of origin
          • Belgium
        • Language
          • French
        • Also known as
          • Bongolo ja mustaihoinen prinsessa
        • Filming locations
          • Democratic Republic of the Congo
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        • Runtime
          1 hour 25 minutes
        • Color
          • Color
        • Sound mix
          • Mono
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.37 : 1

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