
The Woman King Movie (2022):
The Woman King is an American historical epic action drama movie inspired by the true events that happened in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The movie is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood from a screenplay co-written with Dana Stevens. It stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega, Adrienne Warren, Sheila Atim, Jayme Lawson, Masali Baduza, and Hero Fiennes Tiffin.
The Woman King Movie Information:
Movie | The Woman King |
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Genre | Action Drama Historical |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $50 million |
Box Office Collection | $50.6 million |
Release date | September 16, 2022 (United States) |
Starring | Viola Davis Thuso Mbedu Lashana Lynch John Boyega Adrienne Warren Sheila Atim Hero Fiennes Tiffin |
Directed by | Gina Prince-Bythewood |
Screenplay by | Dana Stevens |
Story by | Dana Stevens Gina Prince-Bythewood |
Produced by | Cathy Schulman Viola Davis Julius Tennon Maria Bello |
Cinematography | Polly Morgan |
Edited by | Terilyn A. Shropshire |
Music by | Terence Blanchard |
Production Companies | TriStar Pictures Welle Entertainment JuVee Productions Jack Blue Productions Entertainment One |
Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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The Woman King Movie Storyline (Plot):
The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness, unlike anything the world has ever had seen. Inspired by true events, the movie follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for.
The Woman King Movie Cast and Characters:
- Viola Davis as General Nanisca
- Thuso Mbedu as Nawi
- Lashana Lynch as Izogie
- Sheila Atim as Amenza
- John Boyega as King Ghezo
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Santo Ferreira
- Adrienne Warren as Ode
- Jayme Lawson as Shante
- Masali Baduza as Fumbe
- Angélique Kidjo as the Meunon
- Jimmy Odukoya as Oba Ade
- Thando Dlomo as Kelu
- Jordan Bolger as Malik
- Zozibini Tunzi as Efe
- Makgotso M as Iniya
- Siv Ngesi as the Migan