Catch.er

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Catch.er
Directed byWalter Banger Taylaur.
StarringOC Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Tope Tedela
Release date
  • 2018 (2018)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Catch.er is a 2018 Nollywood whodunit film directed by Walter Banger Taylaur. The criminal investigative film stars OC Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Tope Tedela [1]   [2]

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Synopsis

A dedicated career woman was found murdered on her anniversary day. The case was given to two officers who unravelled different mysteries as the case deepens. [3] [4] [2]

Premiere

The movie was opened to Cinema on October 13, 2017. [4]

Cast

OC Ukeje, Blossom Chukuwujekwu, Beverley Naya, Alexx Ekubo, Gbenro Ajibade, Omowunmi Dada, Wofai Fada, Kiki Omeili and Tope Tedela [1]

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