Double-Cross (2014 film)

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Double-Cross
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Directed byPascal Aka
Written byD.R. Kufuor
Produced by Ama K. Abebrese
D.R. Kufuor
StarringAma K. Abebrese
John Dumelo
CinematographyPascal Aka
Prince Dovlo
Edited byPascal Aka
Music byRoger Ebo Quansah
Mensa Ansah
Obrafuor
Production
companies
DBF Productions
Breakthrough Media Production
Release date
  • October 31, 2014 (2014-10-31)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryGhana
LanguageEnglish

Double-Cross is a 2014 Ghanaian epic romantic thriller told, written, co-produced, by D.R. Kufuor. It stars Ama K. Abebrese and John Dumelo as the main cast of the movie. The movie was shot predominantly in the North Legon Area of Accra Ghana.

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Cast

Release

The World Première of Double-Cross was on October 31, 2014 at the Greenwich Odeon Cinema in London, England. The Ghana Première on February 6, 2014 at the Silverbird Cinema in Accra, Ghana.

Critical response

The film was met with generally positive reviews from critics. Babso.Org was impressed with the intrigue and suspense at the end and would say it was a good movie better than most of the movies seen and had to review. [1] Ghana celebrities did not particularly like the ending contrary to many comments by the attendants. [2]

Accolades

YearCeremonyCategoryNominatedResult
2014 Ghana Movie Awards Actress in a Leading Role Ama K. Abebrese Nominated
Best DirectorPascal AkaNominated
Best EditingPascal AkaNominated
Best CinematographyPascal Aka & Prince DovloWon
Make–Up & Hair StylingNana Ama AtsuWon
Best PictureD.R. Kufuor & Ama K. AbebreseNominated

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References

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  3. "Ghana Movie Awards » 2014 Nominations". ghanamovieawards.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-15.