Diabolo (film)
Diabolo (1992) is a Ghanaian classic movie which tells a story of a man who has the power to transform into a serpent. He uses this power to sexually assault and kill women, mostly prostitutes. This role was played by Bob Smith Jnr, now referred to as Diabolo Man or Snake Man in the acting circles. [1][2]
| Diabolo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bob Smith Jnr |
| Country | Ghana |
| Language | English |
The film has been studied as an example of Pentacostal influence in Ghanaian film.[3]
Cast
- Bob Smith Junior
- Rev Eddie Coffie
- Eunice Banini
- Prince Yawson (Wakye)
References
- "Video: I lived with 3 snakes at home - Diabolo Man". Myjoyonline. Myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- "'Diabolo' was to stop prostitution – Bob Smith Jnr". Starrfmonline. Starrfmonline. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- Meyer, Birgit (2004). ""Praise the Lord": Popular cinema and pentecostalite style in Ghana's new public sphere". American Ethnologist. 31 (1): 92–110. doi:10.1525/ae.2004.31.1.92. ISSN 1548-1425.
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