The Captain of Nakara

2012 Kenyan film

Charles Bukeko
Patrick Oketch
Veronica Waceke
Joseph Olita

CinematographyHelmut FischerMusic byJan Tilman Schade

Release date

10 February 2012 (2012-02-10) (United States)

Running time

87 minutesCountryKenyaLanguagesEnglish
Swahili

The Captain of Nakara is a 2012 Kenyan comedy film. It is an adaption of the German play The Captain of Köpenick by Carl Zuckmayer, itself based on the life story of Wilhelm Voigt, a small-time criminal who posed as a Hauptmann (Captain) in Berlin in 1906.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Plot

The small-time thug Muntu (Bernard Safari) has just been released from prison in the fictional African country of Nakara. Shortly after, he falls in love with a preacher's daughter, and loath to tell her of his dark past he pretends to be a successful businessman. From there the lie spins into him taking on the guise of the military captain Nakara, leading to changes not only for him, but also for the whole nation.

Cast

Bernard Safari as Muntu
Shirlen Wanjari as Muna
Charles Kiarie as Sunday
Charles Bukeko as General Lumumba
Patrick Oketch as Captain
Joel Otukho as Ballad Monger
Lucy Wangui Gichomo as Civil Servant
Ephraim Muriithi as Fence
Evans Muthini as Jailor
Anne Njathi as Waguyu
Veronica Waceke as Shop Assistant
Jim Were as Kiosk Owner
Joseph Olita^[4] (uncredited) as Muntu's father-in-law^[5]

References

^ Waweru, Kiundu (26 October 2012). "The Captain of Nakara fails to conquer". The Standard (Kenya). Retrieved 27 September 2017.
^ "Kenya celebrates booming film industry". BBC News. 25 October 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
^ "'The Captain of Nakara' to premiere at KIFF". The New Times (Rwanda). 2 October 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
^ Odidi, Billie (16 March 2012). "Kenyan movies eye top African awards". Daily Nation. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
^ Orido, George (24 May 2014). "Audience left in stitches as the Captain of Nakara premiers". The Standard (Kenya). Retrieved 27 September 2017.