Violated (film)

Violated ^[1] is a 1996 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Amaka Igwe starring Richard Mofe Damijo and Ego Boyo. The film and its sequel, Violated 2 (or part 2) were released in the home video format in June 1996 ^[2]

Plot summary

The film tells the story of a young man Tega Richard Mofe Damijo from a wealthy background who falls in love and marries Peggy (Ego Boyo) who came from a different background. However, their marriage is put to the test when hidden secrets unfolds, Tega's ex-wife re-appears in his life and he also learnt about his ex-boss relationship with his wife when she was young.

Cast

• Richard Mofe Damijo as Tega
• Ego Boyo as Peggy
• Kunle Bamtefa as Lois
• Joke Silva as Myra
• Mildred Iweka as Toms
• Taiwo Obileye as "Pinky" Farrell
• Wale Macaulay as J.C.
• Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi

Reception

Violated was one of the highest selling home video productions in 1996. At the time of the movie's production, Nigeria videos were distributed with the production of a large number of tapes at once and which are then distributed to various marketers. While average sales for movies during the period was about 30,000-50,000, Violated (part 1) sold about 150,000 copies. ^[3] Information Nigeria listed the film among the best 20 movies of Nollywood that will never be forgotten.^[4]

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