The Accidental Spy (Nigerian film)

2017 Nigerian Crime comedy film

1 December 2017 (2017-12-01)

Running time

104 minCountryNigeriaLanguageEnglish

The Accidental Spy is a 2017 Nigerian Crime comedy film directed by Roger Russell and produced by Darlington Abuda^[1] with Nosa Aghayere Dag as its executive producer.^[2] The film stars Ayo Makun, Ramsey Nouah, Henry Morris, Agatha Ezzedine, Miguel A. Núñez Jr. Alibaba Akpobome and Daniel Eghan.^[3]^[4] It was released on 1 December 2017 and premiered on Netflix on November 29, 2019.^[5]

Plot

The theme of the film revolves around an IT specialist Emmanuel Prince (Ramsey Nouah) who took a trip to America to refocus his energy after his girlfriend cheated on him. While in America, the Chairman a very powerful cartel leader hires a professional assassin to kill the inventor of a new energy source which is affecting the cartel markets. Emmanuel is then mixed up in the whole affair through signing up for a reality show and mistakenly takes on the identity of the assassin, thereby creating massive confusion and thus saving the life of the inventor.^[6]^[7]

Cast

Christine Allado as Beverly
Judith Akuta as Sandra
Dan Allen as Armed Police Officer
Steve Broad as FBI Director Shane Glower
Ayemere Caleb as David
Emmanuel Edunjobi as James
Daniel Eghan as Agent
Agatha Ezzedine as PA of Shane Glower
Elma Godwin as Doctor Adu
Andi Jashy as Cop 1
Mark Knight as Armed police officer
Vladimira Krckova as Journalist
Matthew Leonhart as Tech Guy
Ayo Makun as John
Simon Maroulis as Armed Policeman Phillip (as Simon Green)
Henry Morris as Cop
Thenjiwe Moseley as Self
Ramsey Nouah as Manny
Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as The Viper
Steve Owles as Steve
Jonah Ripley as Armed Police Officer
David Savizon as Delivery Agent
Michael Lumb as Embassy Guest (uncredited)
Alibaba Akpobome

References

^ Nwanne, Chuks. "Nollywood can be tool for effecting change'". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
^ "5 things you should know about new movie featuring Ramsey Nouah, Rahama Sadau". Pulse Nigeria. 2017-08-29. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
^ Utor, Florence. "The Accidental Spy… political thriller with a difference". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
^ Gists, Naija. "Photos: Ramsey Nouah & AY In London For "The Accidental Spy" Nollywood Movie". Retrieved 2020-10-09.
^ "5 new Nigerian movies are coming to Netflix this weekend". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-11-28. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
^ "AY's new movie, "The Accidental Spy", it's not about Akpos! Check it out!". Entertainment News - Latest News - Comedy and Music | Linjust. 2017-11-16. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
^ BellaNaija.com (2020-04-02). "42 More Nigerian Movies You Probably Didn't Know are on Netflix". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-10-09.