Gold Coast Lounge
| Gold Coast Lounge | |
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| Directed by | Pascal Aka |
| Starring | Adjetey Anang Fred Nii Amugi Akofa Edjeani Asiedu Alphonse Menyo Cina Soul Zynnell Zuh |
| Country | Ghana |
| Language | English |
Gold Coast Lounge is a 2020 Ghanaian neo-noir film written and directed by Pascal Aka, who also stars in the film. Other featured actors includes, Alphonse Menyo, Adjetey Anang, Zynnell Zuh, Raquel.[1][2][3]
Synopsis
The Gold Coast Lounge, ran by John Donkor’s crime syndicate, is a popular haunt for the criminal element of colonial Ghana. with the independence of the country looming, the Lounge is threatened with closure by the new government. In this time, Donkor himself is in prison, with the lounge being managed by Donkor’s lieutenants, Daniel and Wisdom.
Both taken in from a young age by Donkor, Daniel and Wisdom soon developed a fierce rivalry that continues to this day. The rivalry only intensified as Donkor considers Daniel his heir apparent, alienating Wisdom further.
After their leader is killed, the eldest must take over, then comes insurrection and criminal investigation.
Cast
- Alphonse Menyo as Daniel
- Pascal Aka as Wisdom
- Raquel Ammah as Rose
- Fred Nii Amugi as Inspector Adwene Mu Ti
- Adjetey Anang as John Donkor
- Akofa Edjeani Asiedu as Auntie Adjoa
- Gideon Boakye
- Cina Soul
- Zynnell Zuh as Akatua
Awards
In 2019, the movie won eight awards in the Ghana Movie Award and also won six awards at the Golden Movie Awards in 2020.[7]
References
- ^ Asankomah, Tony (2020-01-05). "Movie Review: Gold Coast Lounge, Pascal Aka Breaking the Mould With 'Afro-Noir'". GhMovieFreak. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ a b Asankomah, Tony (2022-01-05). ""Gold Coast Lounge" secures streaming deal with US streaming company TOPIC". GhMovieFreak. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
- ^ "Award winning Ghanaian director on his movie 'Gold Coast Lounge' premiering in the United States and Canada". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
- ^ "GOLD COAST LOUNGE". FILM AFRICA 2020. 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ "Gold Coast Lounge". www.luxorafricanfilmfestival.com. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ Okehie, Sonia (2019-11-02). "Pascal Aka's new Movie "Gold Coast Lounge" Premieres in January 2020". Ghana Film Industry. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ Asankomah, Tony (2022-01-05). ""Gold Coast Lounge" secures streaming deal with US streaming company TOPIC". GhMovieFreak. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
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