Three Thieves (2019 film)

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Three Thieves
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Directed by Udoka Oyeka
Written byEgbemawei Sammy
Abba Makama
Africa Ukoh
Produced byUche Okocha
Starring Shawn Faqua
Koye Kekere-Ekun
Frank Donga
CinematographyKaghor Crowther Idhebor
Edited byIseoluwadoyin Emmanuel
Music byMichael ‘Truth" Ogunlade
Production
company
Trino Motion Pictures
Distributed byGenesis Distribution
Release date
  • 4 October 2019 (2019-10-04)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish
Box office₦7,632,369 [1]

Three Thieves is a 2019 Nigerian comedy thriller film directed by Udoka Oyeka, written by Egbemawei Sammy, Abba Makama and Africa Ukoh [2] [3] produced by Trino Motion Pictures. It was released across cinemas on 4 October.

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Plot

Due to a case of mistaken identity, three dissatisfied friends are contracted to commit a seemingly simple theft. Even worse, the man originally contracted for the job is on the hunt for them. Things unfold and they just might be adding kidnapping to the list of crimes they are committing. With a comedic twist to it all, it’s a wonder how they end up as heroes of the day. [4]

Cast

Release

The official trailer for the film was released on 10 September 2019 and the press screening in Lagos which held on 12 September 2019. Three Thieves premiered at the Genesis Cinemas, Oniru on 27 September 2019 with guests like Frank Donga and Lasisi Elenu and was released across cinemas on 4 October 2019. [9] [10]

Critical reception

Three Thieves received reviews from critics. According to Precious of MamaZeus "If you are ever going to judge anything by its cover or in this case, trailer…. Stop! Retrace those steps as Three Thieves is a Nollywood rarity." [11]
Tha Revue praised the movie production and cinematography which gave the audience pleasant viewing experience. He also highlighted the chemistry and comedy between the three lead characters Koye, Shawn and Frank. [12]
Ifeoma Okeke of Business Day Nigeria had this to say as the movie release was approaching. "As Nigerian movies make international recognition, only very few movies have a mix of humor, capture every day to day activity and yet do not losing grip on moral lessons. One such few films are the ‘Three Thieves, which will be out in cinemas on 4 October 2019." [13]
Osa Amadi from Vanguard "It is a creative work of comedy with the intent to keep the ribs of the audience cracking with laughter from beginning to end, and it succeeded in that objective and even more." [14]

Accolades

Film Festivals

DateFestival
September 18, 2020Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival [15]
October 9, 2020 Silicon Valley African Film Festival [16]
December 6, 2020New York African Film Festival [17]
List of Award Nominations
AwardCategoryRecipients and nomineesResult
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
(2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards) [18] [19] 		Best Sound EditorMichael "Truth" OgunladeNominated

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