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Ceddo (1977): Cast & Ratings

Ceddo (1977) movie poster

Ceddo is a 1977 drama directed by Ousmane Sembene, starring Mamadou Dioumé, Makhouredia Gueye and Moustapha Yade. It runs 2 hours. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Metascore
70
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Ceddo (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Ousmane Sembene
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ceddo About?

The premise of Ceddo without spoilers.

Amidst religious conflict and societal upheaval, a lone individual rises to challenge the rigid ideologies of both Christian and Islamic extremists. This courageous person refuses to compromise their beliefs, facing intense persecution and risking everything to stand for what they believe in. Their resistance sparks a struggle for freedom and tolerance in a world fractured by faith.

Ceddo Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • violence
  • ambush
  • pagan
  • paganism
  • religion
  • christian
  • christianity
  • musket
  • rifle
  • muslim
  • jihad
  • bow and arrow
+17 more
  • murder
  • religious persecution
  • religious intolerance
  • daughter
  • princess
  • king
  • islam
  • slave trade
  • third cinema
  • 17th century
  • religious fanatic
  • kidnapping
  • haircut
  • fire
  • archer
  • africa
  • tribal-warfare
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Cast & crew

Ceddo Cast

Mamadou Dioumé leads the cast, with Makhouredia Gueye and Moustapha Yade. Directed by Ousmane Sembene; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Ceddo Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Ceddo 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

Videos

Ceddo Videos

The clip of Ceddo.

Ceddo (1977) (Ousmane Sembène) We do not want to Convert to Islam !
Details

Ceddo Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Outsiders” and “外来人”.

Also known as
  • Outsiders
  • 外来人
  • Седдо

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FAQ

Ceddo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Ceddo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ceddo?

Ceddo runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Ceddo released?

Ceddo was released on June 18, 1977.

Who directed Ceddo?

Ceddo was directed by Ousmane Sembene.

More films by Ousmane Sembene

Who is in the cast of Ceddo?

Ceddo stars Mamadou Dioumé, Makhouredia Gueye and Moustapha Yade, among 10 credited actors.

How is Ceddo rated?

Ceddo has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Does Ceddo have a post-credit scene?

No. Ceddo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ceddo in?

The original language of Ceddo is French.

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