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Escape From Kampala (1991)

Movie 90 min

The true story of a daring prison break. Wycliffe Kato, Director of Civil Aviation in Idi Amin's Uganda was at the airport to catch a flight to Canada for a conference when he was arrested by Amin's secret police, members of the notorious State Research Bureau, and thrown into the Nakasero prison. This should have meant certain death, but, along with his cell mates, army officers who had come under suspicion of organizing a coup, he escaped and made it on foot to Nairobi. This TV movie is based on Wycliffe Kato's own account in his book "Escape From Idi Amin's Slaughterhouse".

Roy Battersby Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 8, 1991
Runtime
90 min

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is Escape From Kampala about?
The true story of a daring prison break. Wycliffe Kato, Director of Civil Aviation in Idi Amin's Uganda was at the airport to catch a flight to Canada for a conference when he was arrested by Amin's secret police, members of the notorious State Research Bureau, and thrown into the Nakasero prison. This should have meant certain death, but, along with his cell mates, army officers who had come under suspicion of organizing a coup, he escaped and made it on foot to Nairobi. This TV movie is based on Wycliffe Kato's own account in his book "Escape From Idi Amin's Slaughterhouse".
Who directed Escape From Kampala?
Escape From Kampala was directed by Roy Battersby.
Who stars in Escape From Kampala?
Escape From Kampala stars John Matshikiza, Rudolph Walker, Oke Wambu, John Adewole.
When was Escape From Kampala released?
Escape From Kampala is a 1991 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Escape From Kampala?
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