Violated (film)

Violated
Directed by Amaka Igwe
Produced by Ego Boyo, Charles Igwe
Written by Amaka Igwe
Screenplay by Amaka Isaac-Ene
Starring Ego Boyo, RMD
Music by Kalu Njoku, Ndidi Anyianuka
Cinematography Leslie Yaor
Production
company
Crystal Gold
Distributed by Crystal Gold Productions
Release date
 June, 1996 at Muson Center
Country Nigeria
Language English

Violated [1] is a 1996 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Amaka Igwe starring Richard Mofe Damijo and Ego Boyo. The film and its sequel, Violated 2 (or part 2) were released in the home video format in June 1996 [2]

Plot summary

The film tells the story of a young man Tega Richard Mofe Damijo from a wealthy background who falls in love and marries Peggy (Ego Boyo) who came from a different background. However, their marriage is put to the test when hidden secrets unfolds, Tega's ex-wife re-appears in his life and he also learnt about his ex-boss relationship with his wife when she was young.

Cast

Reception

Violated was one of the highest selling home video productions in 1996. At the time of the movie's production, Nigeria videos were distributed with the production of a large number of tapes at once and which are then distributed to various marketers. While average sales for movies during the period was about 30,000-50,000, Violated (part 1) sold about 150,000 copies. [3] Information Nigeria listed the film among the best 20 movies of Nollywood that will never be forgotten.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2aks4_violated-2-cd1-a_news
  2. ↑ Ajasa, J. (1996, Jun 24). Movie maestro strikes again: Amaka igwe, celebrated movie maker, shakes the home video scene with violated and goes in search of greater challenges. Theweek
  3. ↑ Haynes, J., & Okome, O. (1998). Evolving popular media: Nigerian video films. Research in African Literatures, 29(3), 106-128.
  4. ↑ http://www.informationng.com/2012/12/20-nollywood-movies-we-will-never-forget.html
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