Death and the King's Horseman
Feb 09, 2023 · 2h 33m
Director
Tawiah Ben M'CarthyOverview
In British-occupied Nigeria, a Yoruba king, the Alafin, has died, and it is the duty of his horseman, Elesin, to accompany him into the afterlife. While lustily enjoying the pleasures of this world, Elesin proudly anticipates his transition to the next – but the sacred ritual is interrupted, resulting in unforeseen tragedy. Inspired by a real-life incident, this masterpiece from Nobel Prize winner Soyinka celebrates a community striving to uphold its culture in the face of colonial power.
Cast of Death and the King's Horseman
Anthony SantiagoElesin
Amaka UmehPraise-Singer
Graham AbbeySimon Pilkings
Kwaku Adu-PokuOlunde
Akosua Amo-AdemIyaloja
Maev BeatyJane Pilkings
Josue LaboucaneThe Prince
Pulga MuchochomaJoseph/Drummer- Ngabo NabeaSergeant Amusa
Bola AiyeolaAdedoja- Celia AlomaOlabisi
- Isi BhakhomenOmosalewa
Déjah Dixon-GreenApinke- Ijeoma EmesowumAriyike
- Rachel JonesCompanion to the Resident
Matthew KabweConstable
Kevin KruchkywichThe Resident- Andrea RankinCompanion to the Prince
Tyrone SavageAide-de-camp- Espoir SegbeayaWuraola
Norman YeungConstable
Crew of Death and the King's Horseman
About Death and the King's Horseman
What is Death and the King's Horseman about?
In British-occupied Nigeria, a Yoruba king, the Alafin, has died, and it is the duty of his horseman, Elesin, to accompany him into the afterlife. While lustily enjoying the pleasures of this world, Elesin proudly anticipates his transition to the next – but the sacred ritual is interrupted, resulting in unforeseen tragedy. Inspired by a real-life incident, this masterpiece from Nobel Prize…
When was Death and the King's Horseman released?
Death and the King's Horseman was released on February 9, 2023.
Where can I watch Death and the King's Horseman?
Death and the King's Horseman is streaming on Marquee TV Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Death and the King's Horseman?
Death and the King's Horseman runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
Who directed Death and the King's Horseman?
Death and the King's Horseman was directed by Tawiah Ben M'Carthy.
Who is in the cast of Death and the King's Horseman?
The cast of Death and the King's Horseman includes Anthony Santiago (Elesin), Amaka Umeh (Praise-Singer), Graham Abbey (Simon Pilkings), Kwaku Adu-Poku (Olunde) and Akosua Amo-Adem (Iyaloja).
Is Death and the King's Horseman on Netflix?
No, Death and the King's Horseman is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Marquee TV Amazon Channel instead.