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Yankee Boys

2007 · 98 min

A straightforward, talky drama of trust broken and payback brewing, with a steady pull toward confrontation.

Directed by
Moses Ebere
Genres
Drama
Starring
Emeka Ike, Jim Iyke, Ramsey Noah
Overview
Emeka is a legitimate gold dealer who likes to help his friends in need. Emeka give Jim Iyke over half a million dollars, but Jim swindled the money, though he claims to have invested in stocks. In his quest of his goodwill, Emeka also helps his broke friend, Ramsey Noah to start dealing in gold. However, Ramsey connives with Jim to swindle Emeka’s money. Emeka is mad as hell but is determined to avenge. How far will Emeka go…now the action begins…a must see action packed movie!!!

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Directed by
Moses Ebere
Genres
Drama
Starring
Emeka Ike, Jim Iyke, Ramsey Noah
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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • betrayal
    • greed
    • friendship
    • revenge
    • crime
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action5
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Moses Ebere
    Written by
    Tai Emeka Obasi, Silver Ukaegbu
    Starring
    Emeka Ike, Jim Iyke, Ramsey Noah, Gentle Jack, Tony Dike
    Cinematography
    Adams Umar
    Runtime
    98 min
    Languages
    English

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