Samba Traoré (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, Samba Traoré is a drama film directed by Idrissa Ouédraogo, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Samba (Bakary Sangare) has returned unannounced to his home village, bringing with him a suitcase full of money. Despite his protests that this is money that he earned in the city, the villagers have their doubts. In fact, he held up a gas station and unintentionally killed its attendant, and is in hiding here. Meanwhile, he has married a woman (Mariam Kaba) with a child who left her husband and built a house for her. He is building a bar with his remaining money, but he encounters a situation which makes him believe that he will be exposed to the police, and runs away, leaving a pregnant, very ill wife behind, much to the disgust of the villagers and Samba's own family.
Who’s in it. Samba Traoré stars Bakary Sangaré as Samba Traoré, Mariam Kaba as Saratou, Abdoulaye Komboudri as Salif and Irène Tassembédo as Binta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Samba Traoré has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samba Traoré page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samba Traoré tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samba Traoré (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samba Traoré change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samba Traoré worth watching?
- Samba Traoré holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samba Traoré?
- Samba Traoré stars Bakary Sangaré, Mariam Kaba, Abdoulaye Komboudri, Irène Tassembédo and Moumouni Campaoré.
- When was Samba Traoré released?
- Samba Traoré was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.