Violated (1996 film)

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Violated
Directed byAmaka Igwe
Written byAmaka Igwe
Screenplay byAmaka Isaac-Ene
Produced byEgo Boyo, Charles Igwe
StarringEgo Boyo, RMD
CinematographyLeslie Yaor
Music byKalu Njoku, Ndidi Anyianuka
Production
company
Crystal Gold
Distributed byCrystal Gold Productions
Release dates
June, 1996 at Muson Center
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Violated is a 1996 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Amaka Igwe and starring Richard Mofe Damijo and Ego Boyo.[1] The film and its sequel, Violated 2 (or part 2), were released in the home video format in June 1996.[2]

Premise[edit]

The film tells the story of a young man, Tega (Richard Mofe Damijo), from a wealthy background who falls in love and marries Peggy (Ego Boyo) who came from a different background. However, their marriage is put to the test when hidden secrets unfolds, Tega's ex-wife re-appears in his life and he also learnt about his ex-boss relationship with his wife when she was young.

Cast[edit]

Reception[edit]

Violated was one of the highest selling home video productions in 1996. At the time of the film's production, Nigeria videos were distributed with the production of a large number of tapes at once and which are then distributed to various marketers. While average sales for films during the period was about 30,000-50,000, Violated sold about 150,000 copies.[3] Information Nigeria listed the film among the best 20 films of Nollywood that will never be forgotten.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Violated 2 CD1 A - video Dailymotion". Dailymotion. 17 June 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  2. ^ Ajasa, J. (24 June 1996). Movie maestro strikes again: Amaka igwe, celebrated movie maker, shakes the home video scene with violated and goes in search of greater challenges. Theweek
  3. ^ Haynes, J., & Okome, O. (1998). Evolving popular media: Nigerian video films. Research in African Literatures, 29(3), 106-128.
  4. ^ "20 Nollywood Movies We Will Never Forget". 27 December 2012.