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Violated (1996 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Violated' is a 1996 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Amaka Igwe and starring Richard Mofe Damijo and Ego Boyo. The film and its sequel, 'Violated 2' (or part 2), were released in the home video format in June 1996.Ajasa, J. (24 June 1996). Movie maestro strikes again: Amaka igwe, celebrated movie maker, shakes the home video scene with violated and goes in search of greater challenges. Theweek
Premise
The film tells the story of a young man, Tega (Richard Mofe Damijo), from a wealthy background who falls in love and marries Peggy (Ego Boyo) who came from a different background. However, their marriage is put to the test when hidden secrets unfolds, Tega's ex-wife re-appears in his life and he also learnt about his ex-boss relationship with his wife when she was young.
Cast
*Richard Mofe Damijo as Tega
*Ego Boyo as Peggy
*Kunle Bamtefa as Lois
*Joke Silva as Myra
*Mildred Iweka as Toms
*Taiwo Obileye as "Pinky" Farrell
*Wale Macaulay as J.C.
*Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
Reception
'Violated' was one of the highest selling home video productions in 1996. At the time of the film's production, Nigeria videos were distributed with the production of a large number of tapes at once and which are then distributed to various marketers. While average sales for films during the period was about 30,000-50,000, 'Violated' sold about 150,000 copies.Haynes, J., & Okome, O. (1998). Evolving popular media: Nigerian video films. Research in African Literatures, 29(3), 106-128. 'Information Nigeria' listed the film among the best 20 films of Nollywood that will never be forgotten.
References
Category:1996 films
Category:English-language Nigerian films
Category:1990s English-language films
Category:Nigerian romantic drama films
Category:1990s romantic drama films
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