The Department (film)

The Department
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRemi Vaughan-Richards
Written byChinaza Onuzo
Produced byUduak Oguamanam
Chinaza Onuzo
Starring
CinematographyAyoola Ireyomi
Edited byNiyi Akinmolayan
Production
companies
Inkblot Productions
Closer Pictures
Distributed byFilmOne Distributions
Release date
  • 30 January 2015 (2015-01-30)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

The Department is a 2015 Nigerian romantic crime action film directed by Remi Vaughan-Richards, starring Majid Michel, OC Ukeje, Desmond Elliot, Osas Ighodaro, Jide Kosoko, Seun Akindele, Somkele Iyamah, Funky Mallam and Kenneth Okolie[1][2] The film which is the first feature film from Inkblot Productions and Closer Pictures,[3][4] produced by Uduak Oguamanam and Chinaza Onuzo.[5]

The film tells the story of a secret department in a business conglomerate, as its gang members blackmail top executives into selling their companies to the leader of the conglomerate (Jide Kosoko). Two lovers (Majid Michel and Osas Ighodaro) however opt out of the organization, but the group wants her back for one last job. She accepts against her husband's will, who consequently decides to sabotage the department in order to save their marriage.

  1. ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (6 January 2015). "Filmone 2015: Jide Kosoko, OC Ukeje, Nse Ikpe star in new movies". Pulse NG. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Gone Too Far, Heaven's Hell, The Department, set for Cinema Debut in January 2015". Connect Nigeria. 30 December 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  3. ^ Ezeh, Maryjane (21 January 2015). "'The Department' Premieres In Lagos Amidst Fanfare". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  4. ^ Akinwale, Funsho (22 January 2015). "'The Department' premieres in Lagos amidst fanfare". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  5. ^ "Majid Michel, O.C.Ukeje, Osas Ighodaro, Desmond Elliot, Star In "The Department"!". 9aijabooksandmovies. 18 January 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.