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BEASTS OF NO NATION is based on the highly acclaimed novel by Nigerian author Uzodinma Iweala, bringing to life the gripping tale of Agu, a child soldier torn from his family to fight in the civil war of an African country. Newcomer Abraham Attah gives a stunning portrayal of Agu, while Elba dominates the screen in the role of Commandant, a warlord who takes in Agu and instructs him in the ways of war.
Original Release
09/11/2015
US Release
10/16/2015
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Abraham Attah | Agu |
| Emmanuel Affadzi | Dike |
| Ricky Adelayitor | Village Constable |
| Andrew Adote | Ecomod 2nd Lieutenant |
| Vera Nyarkoah Antwi | Little Sister |
| Ama K. Abebrese | Mother |
| Kobina Amissah-Sam | Father |
| Francis Weddey | Big Brother |
| Fred Nii Amugi | Pastor |
| John Arthur | Angry Bush Taxi Driver |
Directors
Writers
Cary Joji Fukunaga, Uzodinma Iweala
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Abraham Attah | Agu |
| Emmanuel Affadzi | Dike |
| Ricky Adelayitor | Village Constable |
| Andrew Adote | Ecomod 2nd Lieutenant |
| Vera Nyarkoah Antwi | Little Sister |
| Ama K. Abebrese | Mother |
| Kobina Amissah-Sam | Father |
| Francis Weddey | Big Brother |
| Fred Nii Amugi | Pastor |
| John Arthur | Angry Bush Taxi Driver |
| Grace Nortey | Old Witch Woman |
| Emmary Brown | Grandfather |
| Nataliah Andoh | BBC Host |
| Matthew Mpoke Bigg | BBC Correspondent |
| Nana Mensah | Young Girl |
| Ernest Abbeyquaye | Paramount Chief |
| David Dontoh | Linguist |
| Kwame Gadago | Village Man |
| Emmanuel Ato Ghartey | Village Man |
| Brian Angels | Village Man |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Uzodinma Iweala | Executive Producer |
| Nnamdi Asomugha | Executive Producer |
| Bill Benenson | Executive Producer |
| Laura Bickford | Executive Producer |
| Sarah Bowen | Executive Producer |
| Todd Courtney | Executive Producer |
| Jamal Daniel | Executive Producer |
| Fiona Drukenmiller | Executive Producer |
| Pauline Fischer | Executive Producer |
| Donna Gigliotti | Executive Producer |
| Christine Holder | Executive Producer |
| Mark Holder | Executive Producer |
| Kristina Kendall | Executive Producer |
| Jonathan King | Executive Producer |
| Elizabeth Koch | Executive Producer |
| Tommee May | Executive Producer |
| Peter Pastorelli | Executive Producer |
| Elika Portnoy | Executive Producer |
| Ted Sarandos | Executive Producer |
| Jeff Skoll | Executive Producer |
| Jai Stefan | Executive Producer |
| Idris Elba | Producer |
| Cary Joji Fukunaga | Producer |
| Anthony Brandonisio | Producer |
| Rebecca Cammarata | Producer |
| Daniel Crown | Producer |
| Daniel Damah | Producer |
| Alish Erman | Producer |
| Amy Kaufman | Producer |
| Riva Marker | Producer |
| Tony Tagoe | Producer |
| Daniela Taplin Lundberg | Producer |
| Mario Zvan | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2016 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
