27 Guns
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| Based on | Ugandan Bush War |
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| Cinematography | Mustaque Abdallah |
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Production company | Isaiah 60 Productions |
| Distributed by | Isaiah 60 Productions |
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| Country | Uganda |
| Languages | English, Swahili |
27 Guns is an action, adventure biopic film about Yoweri Museveni and his military colleagues during the Ugandan Bush War. It was directed by Natasha Museveni Karugire and premiered in Kampala on September 8, 2018[1][2] and was later screened in Johannesburg South Africa on September 19.[3][4]
Premise
A young man and his unlikely group of young idealists leave their lives behind to fight for salvation of a nation. They set off with little more than discipline and courage, buoyed by the indomitable spirit of an oppressed people and launched a protracted guerrilla war.[5]
Casting
The lead role of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was given to Arnold Mubangizi as his debut role. Diana Museveni Kamuntu played her mother Janet Kataha Museni
- Arnold Mubangizi - Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
- Diana Museveni Kamuntu - Janet Kataha Museni
- Sezi Jedediah Nuwewenka - Salim Saleh
- Godwin Ahimbisibwe - Akanga Byaruhanga
- Precious Kamwine Amanya - Joy Mirembe
- Daphne Ampire - Joviah Saleh
- Einstein Ayebare - Sam Kat abarwa
- T. Steve Ayeny - Julius Oketta
- Geofrey Bukenya - Sam Magara
- Patrick Kabayo - Fred Nkuranga Rubereza
- Diana Kahunde - Berna Karugaba
- Daniel Kandiho - Fred Mugisha
- Bint Kasede - Kizza Besigye
- Allan Katongole - Moses Kigongo
- Alvin Katungi - Chef Ali
- Kenny Katuramu - Pecos Kutesa
- Aggie Kebirungi - Dora Kutesa
- Aganza Kisaka - Proscovia Nalweyiso
- Cleopatra Koheirwe - Alice Kaboyo
- Timothy Magara - Andrew Lutaaya
- John Magyezi - Fred Rwigyema
- Patrick Massa - Ruhakana Rugunda
- Melvin Mukasa - Jim Muhwezi
- Daniel Murungi - Arthur Kasasira
- Elvis Edward Mutebi - Matayo Kyaligonza
- Jenkins Mutumba - Elly Tumwine
- Nicholas Nsubuga - Ivan Koreta
- Ivan Ungeyigiu - Julius Chihandae
- Lenz Vivasi - Patrick Lumumba
- Michael Wawuyo Jr.
Production
Shooting for 27 Guns started on August 8, 2017 and went on for ninety days. The film trailer was released in May 2018. The film was shot in Mpigi/ Singo, Buikwe and Kampala with the cast and crew staff stationed at the locations for the entire shoot. Isaiah 60 Productions ran all the production and distribution of the film.[6]
References
- ^ "27 GUNS: The epic movie that tells the story that changed Uganda". The Kampala Sun. Archived from the original on 28 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "First daughter Natasha premieres war memoir 27 Guns". Edge. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "Natasha Karugire's film 27 Guns premiers in South Africa". Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Glamour as First Family Premiers '27 Guns' The Movie". Noelyn Tracy Nasuuna. The Insider. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ Taddeo Bwambale. "'27 Guns' premiers Saturday in Kampala". New Vision. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ "Meet the Museveni in 27 Guns". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
