The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy (2008): Cast
The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy is a 2008 documentary directed by Daniel Gordon, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor as Narrator. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Daniel Gordon
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy About?
The premise of The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy without spoilers.
At the 1972 Munich Olympics, Ugandan John Akii Bua ran the 400‑metre hurdles, beating English favourite David Hemery to win gold. He was the first African to win Olympic gold in an event under 800 m and the first to break 48 seconds in the “Mankiller” race. The film follows his triumph and its aftermath, noting Hemery’s later presidency of the UK athletics federation and Bua’s return to an Idi Amin‑ruled Uganda.
The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy Cast & Characters
Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Narrator in The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy. Directed by Daniel Gordon.
- Director Daniel Gordon
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Chiwetel Ejiofor as Narrator
More from Daniel Gordon
More films directed by Daniel Gordon, best-rated first: Crossing the Line, A State of Mind, Stasi FC and Billion Dollar Heist.
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The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy?
The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy released?
The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy was released on August 10, 2008.
Who directed The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy?
The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy was directed by Daniel Gordon.
More films by Daniel Gordon Who is in the cast of The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy?
The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Narrator.
Does The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy have a post-credit scene?
No. The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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