27 Guns is a biopic based on true events in Uganda during the 1980's liberation struggle.
It tells the story of a young man (Yoweri Kaguta Museveni) and his unlikely group of idealists who leave all behind to fight for the salvation of a nation. They set off with little more than discipline and courage.
Buoyed by the indomitable spirit of an oppressed people, they launch a
protracted guerrilla war against an oppressive government.
The CAST:
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni - Arnold Mubangizi (Katera of the Punishment Island, 2023)
Janet Kataha Museveni - Diana Museveni Kamuntu
Salim Saleh - Sezi Jedidiah Nuwewenka
Akanga Byaruhanga - Godwin Ahimbisibwe
Joy Mirembe - Precious Kamwine Amanya
Joviah Saleh - Daphne Ampire (Bed of Thorns 2019)
Sam Katabarwa - Einstein Ayebare
Julius Oketta - Steve T. Ayeny (Kony: Order from Above, 2017)
Sam Magara - Geofrey Bukenya (Hang Out 2013)
Fred Nkuranga Rubereza - Patrick Kabayo
Berna Karugaba - Diana Kahunde (Bed of Thorns 2019)
Fred Mugisha - Daniel Kandiho (Kisenge 2017)
Kizza Besigye - Bint Kasedde (Nambi,2023)
Moses Kigongo - Allan Kutos Katongole (Building 62, 2023)
Chef Ali - Alvin Katungi
Pecos Kutesa - Kenny Katuramu
Dora Kutesa - Aggie Kebirungi (Bed of Thorns 2019)
Proscovia Nalweiso - Aganza Kisaka (Maid of Honor, 2023)
Alice Kaboyo - Cleopatra Koheirwe (Yogera 2011, Prestige 2021)
Andrew Lutaaya - Timothy Magara
Ruhakana Rugunda - Patrick Massa
Fred Rwigyema - John Magyezi
Jim Muhwezi - Melvin Mukasa
Arthur Kasasira - Daniel Murungi
Matayo Kyaligonza - Elvis Edward Mutebi (Beneath the Lies 2014)
Elly Tumwiine - Jenkins Mutumba (Rain, 2016)
Joram Mugume - Michael Wawuyo Jr. (Sixteen Rounds 2021)
Stanley Muhangi - Kizito Samuel Saviour (Kemi, 2020)
Julius Chihandae - Ivan Ungeyigiu
Patrick Lumumba - Lenz Vivasi
Ivan Koreta - Nicholas Nsubuga (Damalie, 2023)
Topher Agaba - River Dan Rugaju (Kafa Coh 2022)
Whitehall Official - Jonathon Wardley (A Taste of Our Land 2020)
PHOTOS:
The CREW:
Director: Natasha Museveni Karugire (The Cedric Live Show 2018)
Writer: Natasha Museveni Karugire
Producer: Esteri Akandwanaho, Emmanuel King (Yes, Sir! 2021)
Cinematographer: Mustaque Abdallah (Kafa Coh 2022)
Casting Director: Wilber Rugarama (Girl in the Yellow Jumper, 2020) (Sixteen Rounds 2021)
Original Music (Composer): Esther Nabaasa
Sound Effects (Scoring): Andrew Ahuurra (Girl in the Yellow Jumper, 2020), Paul Kazibwe (Kony: Order from Above, 2017)
Data Wrangler: Charlie Kimilu
Executive Producer: Natasha Museveni Karugire
Production Company: Isaiah 60 Productions
Country of Origin: Uganda
Language: English, Kiswahili
Date of Release: September 8th, 2018 - Uganda
September 19th, 2018 - South
Africa
Reviews:
"During the launch of the movie a few weeks ago at 3D Cinema in Naalya (Kampala), President Museveni, who attended the premiere, said the movie reminded him of his youthful days and made him very happy. “I thank my daughter, Natasha for reminding me of my story and also for bringing me back to the cinema. It has been 49 years since I came to the cinema and because of 27 Guns, I am here now,” he said at the launch." – The Daily Monitor, 2021
AWARDS:
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Nominated: 2019, Best Ugandan Feature Film, Golden Impala Awards.NEWS about this Film:
The film was shot in Singo-Mpigi, Buikwe and Kampala with the cast and crew stationed at the locations for the entire shoot.
WATCH THE TRAILER for 27 Guns (1:47 min):