Heritage Africa

The story of Quincy Bosomfield who is the product of colonial education and has risen to become the district commissioner. In the process, he abandons his African heritage and all that has real meaning to him.

1989

1h 50min

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Top Billed Cast

Kofi Bucknor
Quincy Arthur Bosomfield
Ian Collier
Patrick Snyper
Anima Misa
Theresa Bosomfield
Peter Whitbread
Sir Robert Guggiswood
Tommy Ansah
Kwame Akroma
Evans Oma Hunter
Francis Essien
Alexandra Duah
Ekua Atta Abokuma
David Dontoh
Kpakpo Allotey
Joe Eyison
Kofi Middleton Mends
Grace Omaboe
Abi Adatsi

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