20 May 2008
Johnny Mad Dog
A cast of unknown performers are used in this drama about child soldiers fighting a war in an unnamed African country.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
Top Billed Cast
Maxwell Simba William Kamkwamba
Chiwetel Ejiofor Trywell Kamkwamba
Aïssa Maïga Agnes Kamkwamba
Lily Banda Annie Kamkwamba
Joseph Marcell Chief Wembe
Lemogang Tsipa Mike Kachigunda
Philbert Falakeza Gilbert Wimbe
Noma Dumezweni Edith Sikelo
Khalani Makunje Daniel Ngwata
Robert Agengo Jeremiah Kamkwamba
Felix Lemburgo John Kamkwamba
Raymond Ofula Mr. Ofesi
Rophium Banda Mr. Bamusi
Kelvin Maxwell Ngoma Charity Malamusi
Edwin Chonde President Muluzi
Fiskan Makawa Priest
Beatus Ble Msamange Clubhouse Boy
Trevor Dominic Tiyamike Kamkwamba (6 months)
Truth Dominic Tiyamike Kamkwamba (6 months)
Rashid Tambala Tiyamike Kamkwamba (1 year)
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