The Draughtsmen Clash (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, The Draughtsmen Clash is a drama film directed by Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. This film tells the story of the president of a fictitious African nation who spends a sleepless night playing checkers with a pot-smoking vagabond who claims to be the all-round champion. However, the rules of the game entail the opponents howling vulgar and foul obscenities at one another. The champion proceeds to insult, and trounce, the President. His reward, and his fate, will not surprise anyone.
Who’s in it. The Draughtsmen Clash stars Dieudonné Kabongo as Papa National, Yves Mba as Le Champion, Jean LaCroix Kamba as Sergeant-chef / Commissaire du Gouvernement and Djibril Nguemongwa as Premier Sergeant, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Draughtsmen Clash page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Draughtsmen Clash tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Draughtsmen Clash (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Draughtsmen Clash change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Draughtsmen Clash?
- The Draughtsmen Clash stars Dieudonné Kabongo, Yves Mba, Jean LaCroix Kamba, Djibril Nguemongwa and 'Michou' Michel Tchibinda.