Konga Yo (1962)

Genre : Adventure

Runtime : 1H 48M

Director : Yves Allégret

Synopsis

Two Congolese men and three Europeans are thrown together as they try to avoid the political turmoil of the Congo.

Actors

Nicole Courcel
Nicole Courcel
Marie
Jean Lefebvre
Jean Lefebvre
Jean
Sophie M'Bali
Sophie M'Bali
Angèle
Roger Pigaut
Roger Pigaut
Georges

Crews

Yves Allégret
Yves Allégret
Director
Yves Allégret
Yves Allégret
Writer
François Gall
François Gall
Writer
Henri Persin
Henri Persin
Director of Photography
Michel Magne
Michel Magne
Music
Maurice Serein
Maurice Serein
Editor

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