God Calling | |
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Directed by | Bodunrin Sasore |
Written by | Bodunrin Sasore |
Produced by | Omarinsojo Spaine, Heart in Motions pictures, Nemsia Studios |
Starring | Zainab Balogun Kabiri Fubara Richard Mofe Damijo Tina Mba Nkem Owoh Onyeka Onwenu Ademola Adedoyin |
Edited by | Holmes Ova |
Music by | Re Olungu |
Distributed by | Silverbird Distribution |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Box office | ₦36 million |
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