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The Set Up (2019 film)
2019 crime thriller film by Niyi Akinmolayan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Set Up is a 2019 Nigerian crime thriller film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.[2][3] The film stars Dakore Akande, Adesua Etomi and Kehinde Bankole in the lead roles.[4] The plot follows a young woman who abandons her childhood innocence and turns to crime for survival. The film was released on 9 August 2019 and received mixed review,s with critics highlighting its excessive plot twisst and turns in the screenplay.[5][6] Despite the mixed reception, the film became a success at the box office.[7] It was also streamed via Netflix on 22 April 2020.[8][9]
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Plot
Two friends, Grace and Chike, eventually became drug dealers in order to survive. Chike, being a drug smuggler, receives more money and drugs than what she bargained for and is dragged into a series of deceiving traps when she is hired by socialites Edem and Madame to marry a wealthy heiress.[10]
Cast
- Dakore Akande as heiress
- Adesua Etomi as Chike
- Kehinde Bankole as Grace
- Jim Iyke as Edem
- Tina Mba as Madame (Enitan)
- Joke Silva as Mrs. Elesho
- Ayoola Ayolola as Bamidele
- Uzor Arukwe as Pastor Dimeji
- Sunny Ajaero as Fitness Instructor
- Kamini Chaurasia as Elisa
- Kayode Freeman as Elesho's Lawyer
- Marie Humbert as Kelly Spencer
- Ani Iyoho as Grace's Father
- Eze Kelechi as Area Boy
- Wendy Lawal as Young Chike[11]
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Production
The film marked the seventh feature film directorial venture for Niyi Akinmolayan after Kajola, Make a Move, Falling, The Arbitration, The Wedding Party 2 and Chief Daddy.[12] The film also marked second collaboration between director Niyi and writer Chiza Onuzo after The Wedding Party 2 and the film was produced under the banner Inkblot Productions, marking its 10th film.[13] The portions of the film were predominantly shot in Lagos. The official trailer of the film was unveiled on 3 July 2019.[14] The film premiered at the FilmHouse Cinemas in Lagos on 4 August 2019.[15]
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