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The Boda Boda Thieves(2015)
Status: Released
Date: 2015-02-08
62%
4 Votes
Time: 1h 25m
Short Cut, Wrong Turn, Dead End
Overview:
Even though he is only 15 years old, when his father is injured in a road accident Abel takes up the responsibility of manning the family 'boda boda' to provide for the family. Abel however, is always on the lookout for a shortcut and when a local hustler offers him the chance of being a snatch and grab get-away driver, he lurches headlong into a world of easy money and quick thrills.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Germany,
Kenya,
South Africa,
Uganda
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Boda Boda Thieves
Top 4 Billed Cast
Michael Wawuyo
Goodman
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