Heritage Africa

Jan 2, 1989

1h 50m

★ 5.8

Overview

The story of Quincy Bosomfield who is the product of colonial education and has risen to become the district commissioner. In the process, he abandons his African heritage and all that has real meaning to him.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Quincy Arthur Bosomfield

Kofi Bucknor

Patrick Snyper

Ian Collier

Theresa Bosomfield

Anima Misa

Sir Robert Guggiswood

Peter Whitbread

Kwame Akroma

Tommy Ansah

Francis Essien

Evans Oma Hunter

Ekua Atta Abokuma

Alexandra Duah

Kpakpo Allotey

David Dontoh

Joe Eyison

Kofi Middleton Mends

Grace Omaboe

Abi Adatsi

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