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40 Sticks

  • 2020
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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40 Sticks (2020)
Thriller

A group of prisoners trapped in a crashed prison bus strive to stay alive when they realize there is a mysterious killer lurking in the shadows.A group of prisoners trapped in a crashed prison bus strive to stay alive when they realize there is a mysterious killer lurking in the shadows.A group of prisoners trapped in a crashed prison bus strive to stay alive when they realize there is a mysterious killer lurking in the shadows.

  • Director
    • Victor Gatonye
  • Writers
    • Frank Maina
    • Voline Ogutu
  • Stars
    • Shiviske Shivisi
    • Robert Agengo
    • Mwaura Bilal
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    149
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Victor Gatonye
    • Writers
      • Frank Maina
      • Voline Ogutu
    • Stars
      • Shiviske Shivisi
      • Robert Agengo
      • Mwaura Bilal
    • 20User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Shiviske Shivisi
    • Dakari…
    Robert Agengo
    • Pablo
    Mwaura Bilal
    • Biggie
    Cajetan Boy
    • Reverend
    Andreo Kamau
    • Mustafa
    Arabron Nyyeneque
    • Amigo
    Ywaya Xavier
    • Majuju
    Maina Wa Ndung'u
    • Driver
    David Lomunyak
    • Prisoner 6
    Varees Marko Aura Lukyamuzzi
    • Prisoner 7
    • (as Varees Marko Aura)
    Isaboke Nyakundi
    • Prisoner 8
    Michael Odera
    • Prisoner 9
    Thuo Kamau
    • Prisoner 10
    Musa Mwaruma
    • Thug 1
    Johnson Gitau Chege
    • Thug 2
    Mumbi Maina
    • Martha
    Zawadi Kayyoh
    • Stacy
    Quincy Rapando
    • Prison guard 1
    • Director
      • Victor Gatonye
    • Writers
      • Frank Maina
      • Voline Ogutu
    • All cast & crew
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    10daughterof_ann

    Great plot twist

    Based on the reviews I took a chance to watch this on Netflix, Glad I did, excellent plot twist, I would have never figured it out on my own.
    9annitahmwan

    Wonderful effort.

    It took me a while to figure out the matchbox angle. Had an amazing twist at the end. Not easy shooting in a small space. They did so well.
    6dmcwild-90854

    A solid thriller that keep me guessing!

    I live in Montreal Canada and I like to try independent movies from different countries. I like to look beyond Hollywood and other Western films which I admit I do enjoy as well. I have to say this movie keep my interest.

    The acting was decent, good to very good, depending on the actor. The characters they played were all different and I found the mix to be interesting. I really enjoyed the gang members, especially Mustafa and Biggie (Biggie's eyes in the movie alone were a real treat. He reminded me of Marty Feldman but with a more sinister look. That alone was a treat lol.

    Overall you can just run with this movie and have fun. The script had a few small weak moments but nothing that threw me out of the movie. I loved the ending and didn't see it coming so that surprise was a big plus.

    Great effort and it's nice to see Kenya producing a quality production. Congratulations to everyone involved in the making of this film! You can be proud of your effort. Thank you because as I was entertained.
    8serambanu

    Kenya to the world.

    I loooove this movie. The quality is amazing and as long as you are not going to compare it to Hollywood productions then you will definitely enjoy it.
    3joninajojo

    Decent attempt but looks amateur.

    I really wanted to like this movie, but the problems are inescapable. Firstly not enough character build up for me to care who lives or dies.Too many issues remind me of the acting, breathing corpses etc.The movie left me with more questions than answers. I give a 3.5 for effort.

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 2020 (Kenya)
    • Country of origin
      • Kenya
    • Language
      • Swahili
    • Also known as
      • Liberté conditionnelle
    • Filming locations
      • Nairobi, Kenya
    • Production company
      • Sense Play
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
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      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9

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