The Millions (film)

Last updated
The Millions
The Millions poster.jpg
Movie poster
Directed by Toka McBaror
Written byTunde Apalowo
Screenplay byTunde Apalowo
Story byTunde Apalowo
Produced by Chika Lann
Starring Ramsey Nouah
Blossom Chukwujekwu
Toyin Abraham
Edited byTunde Apalowo
Music byAva Momoh
Production
company
Chika Lann Productions
Distributed byFilmOne Distribution
Release date
  • 30 August 2019 (2019-08-30)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish
Budget₦62 million
Box office₦19.3 million

The Millions is a 2019 Nigerian comedy thriller film directed by Toka McBaror and written by Tunde Apalowo. The film stars Ramsey Nouah, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Toyin Abraham in the lead roles. [1] It was one of the most expensive films to be made in the Nigerian cinema with an estimated budget of whopping ₦62 million. [2] The film had its theatrical release in Nigeria on 30 August 2019 and received positive reviews from the critics. [3] The film became a box office success grossing ₦12.5 million worldwide and was the second highest grossing Nigerian film in September 2019 after Kasanova . [4]

Contents

Cast

Synopsis

The story revolves around the lives of five guys who come together to carryout the massive money heist in Nigeria. Bem Kator (Ramsey Noauh), a charismatic con man plays the main lead character to successfully launch the heist as planned. But things don't go in the way he would have expected with an interesting climax forms up the crux.

Production

The principal photography of the film was commenced on 9 January 2019 and was shot for a duration of 17 days in various locations of Nigeria in Kaduna, Abuja and Lagos. [5] The film was produced by former international model Chika Lann who coincidentally made her debut in Nollywood industry as a filmmaker through this project. [6] She also landed a supportive role in the film which also marked her film acting debut.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ramsey Nouah</span> Nigerian actor

Ramsey Nouah is a Nigerian actor and director. He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010 for his performance in the movie The Figurine. He made his directorial debut with the film Living in Bondage: Breaking Free in 2019 and also went on to direct Nollywood classic Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story which is a remake of Rattlesnake (1995).

<i>A Private Storm</i> 2010 Nigerian film

A Private Storm is a 2010 Nigerian romantic drama film, co-directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and Ikechukwu Onyeka. It stars Ramsey Nouah, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Ngozi Ezeonu, Ufuoma Ejenobor and John Dumelo. It was premiered on 18 December 2010 at Four Points Hotel, Lekki.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Toyin Abraham</span> Nigerian actress (born 1982)

Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi(Listen) is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Blossom Chukwujekwu</span> Nigerian actor

Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

<i>The Grave Dust</i> 2015 film by Ikechukwu Onyeka

The Grave Dust is a 2015 Nigerian supernatural romantic thriller film, directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka, starring Ramsey Nouah, Joke Silva, Joseph Benjamin and Amaka Chukwujekwu.

<i>Gbomo Gbomo Express</i> 2015 film

Gbomo Gbomo Express is a 2015 Nigerian caper comedy film, written and directed by Walter Taylaur. It stars Ramsey Nouah, Osas Ighodaro, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Kiki Omeili, Alexx Ekubo, Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Ikechukwu Onunaku and Shafy Bello. The film is a spin-off of Married to the Game, a television series, also directed by Walter Taylaur for EbonyLife TV.

<i>Okafors Law</i> 2016 Nigerian romantic comedy drama film

Okafor's Law is a 2016 Nigerian romantic comedy drama film written, directed and produced by Omoni Oboli. The film stars Blossom Chukwujekwu, Omoni Oboli, Toyin Aimakhu, Gabriel Afolayan, Ufuoma McDermott, Richard Mofe Damijo, Tina Mba, Kemi Lala Akindoju and Ken Erics.

<i>Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons</i> 2018 film by Toka Mcbaror

Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons is a 2018 Nigerian action comedy film written by Anthony Kehinde Joseph, produced by Darlington Abuda and directed by Toka Mcbaror. It stars an ensemble cast, which includes: Ramsey Nouah, AY Makun, Jim Iyke, Damilola Adegbite, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Iretiola Doyle, Falz, Jide Kosoko, Rosaline Meurer and Nancy Isime.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mercy Eke</span> Nigerian reality TV star

Mercy Eke is a Nigerian media personality, actress, video vixen and entrepreneur from Imo State. She won season 4 of Big Brother Naija in October 2019, becoming the first woman to win the reality show. She is the founder of Mnm luxury.

<i>Elevator Baby</i> 2019 Nigerian film

Elevator Baby is a 2019 Nigerian drama thriller film directed by Akay Mason and produced by Niyi Akinmolayan. It was produced by Niyi's production company Anthill Studios, and stars Toyin Abraham, Timini Egbuson, Sambasa Nzeribe, Samuel Olatunji, Emem Ufot and Shafy Bello. Elevator Baby was listed among the highest-grossing Nigerian films of 2019.

<i>Living in Bondage: Breaking Free</i> 2019 Nigerian film

Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, also known as Living in Bondage II, is a 2019 Nigerian supernatural thriller executive produced by Charles Okpaleke. A sequel to the 1992 classic Living in Bondage, the film stars Kenneth Okonkwo, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Enyinna Nwigwe, and Muna Abii, with Swanky JKA in his breakout role. Ramsey Nouah, who makes his directorial debut, plays the main villain. It received mostly positive reviews and ranked 11th overall on the list of highest-grossing Nigerian films of all time at the end of its theatrical run. The film premiered on Netflix in May 2020.

Samuel Animashaun PerryListen, known professionally as Broda Shaggi, is a Nigerian comedian, actor, Songwriter and musician. He is a native of Ishagamu in Ogun State but born in Ikene in Ogun state. At a young age, he took an interest in acting drama as influenced by his late father who was a drama teacher. He is notable for his satirical plays which he shared on Instagram however came through with his parody drama Jesu in Mushin.

Toka McBaror is a Nigerian filmmaker, producer, movie and music video director born, raised and is based in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria but originally from Delta State. He is considered by many as the jack and master of all filmmaking tricks and trade. A multiple awards winning, prolific and intensively talented hyper creative, filmmaking coach and movie production consultant, McBaror is widely and saliently referred to as the Encyclopedia of Filmmaking with multiple awards to his kitty, including an award nomination for "Kada River" at the 2018 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival in Canada, 6 award wins for the movie, Lotanna including: "Best Film", "Best Director", "Best Cinematography", "Best Art Director", "Best Costume" and "Best Sound Editor" at the 2017 Golden Movie Awards.

<i>Levi</i> (film) 2019 Nigerian film

Levi is a 2019 Nigerian drama film directed by Okechukwu Oku. It stars Ramsey Nouah, Nancy Isime, Deyemi Okanlawon, Lydia Forson and Bimbo Manuel.

Made in Heaven is a 2019 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Toka McBaror and produced by Darlington Abuda. It features Nollywood's Richard Mofe Damijo, Jide Kosoko, and Nancy Isime, Ayo Makun, Toyin Abraham, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Lasisi Elenu, former Big Brother Naija housemate - Kemen, and others. The film shows its central characters seeking spiritual help in their daily lives.

<i>Fate of Alakada</i> 2020 Nigerian action comedy film

Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner also known as Fate of Alakada is a 2020 Nigerian action comedy film written by Moshood Yakubu Olawale and Ozioma Ogbaji, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film stars Toyin Abraham, Mercy Eke and Broda Shaggi in the lead roles. This was the fifth film in the Alakada franchise and it was also the sequel to the 2017 comedy film Alakada Reloaded. The film is based on poking fun at social media fakeness and the current Nigerian pop culture. The film had its theatrical release on 1 October 2020 coinciding with the Independence Day of Nigeria and opened to extremely positive reviews. It also became a box office success and also eventually became the highest grossing Nigerian film of 2020.

<i>Day of Destiny</i> 2021 Nigerian film directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba

Day of Destiny also known as D.O.D is a 2021 Nigerian sci-fi adventure film written and co-directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba. Abosi Ogba made his directorial debut in this film. The film stars Olumide Oworu, Denola Grey, Norbert Young and Toyin Abraham in the lead roles. The film is based on the mysterious adventures of two teenage brothers who travel back in time by 20 years to change the fortunes of the family. It is also the first Nigerian family adventure film as well as Nigeria's first-ever time traveller film and was also the first Nigerian film to be released in 2021.

The Set Up 2 is a 2022 Nigerian crime thriller film, a sequel to The Set Up released in 2019. The Nollywood sequel was jointly produced by Inkblot Productions, Film One Entertainment and Anakle Studios. The film was directed by Naz Onuzo instead of Niyi Akinmolayan, who directed the first part. The film stars Adesua Etomi, Kehinde Bankole, Nancy Isime, Jim Iyke, Tina Mba, Uzor Arukwe, Kate Henshaw, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Stan Nze, Lota Chukwu and a host of others. The film was released in Nigeria on 12 August 2022.

References

  1. "Ramsey Nouah, Broda Shaggi, AY, attend 'The Millions' premiere". www.pulse.ng. 2019-08-28. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
  2. Famutimi, Femi (2019-08-09). "Can You Guess How Many Millions Nollywood Movie 'The Millions' Cost?". Nollywood Alive. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
  3. Adeniyi, Esther (2019-08-30). "The Millions (Nollywood movie) review". Esther Adeniyi. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
  4. "Nigerian Box Office: Here are the 3 biggest Nollywood winners for September 2019". www.pulse.ng. 2019-10-04. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
  5. "Ramsey Nouah, Nancy Isime, Ali Nuhu begin 2019 on the set of 'The Millions'". www.pulse.ng. 2019-01-07. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
  6. "Chika Lann debuts with 'The Millions'". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2019-10-30.