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The Polygamous Wazzou

Jan 2, 1971
0h 35m
★ 5.1

Overview

An Islamic faithfull returns from his holy pilgrimage to Mecca with the venerated title “el hadji”. On his return he falls in love with his daughter’s friend Santou, who is already engaged to be married to Garba. El Hadji however already has two wives and his second wife, Gaika, cannot stand the idea of another younger wife entering her house. She plots to kill Santou.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Argos films

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Cast

Oumarou Ganda

Oumarou Ganda

Joseph Salamatou

Joseph Salamatou

Zalika Souley

Zalika Souley

Garba Mamane

Garba Mamane

Amadou Seyni

Amadou Seyni

Ousmane Diop

Ousmane Diop

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