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The Wager

The Wager

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The Wager

2024

1h 23m

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Fantasy

Thriller

Overview

A dying cancer patient—whose life had been forfeit by his own actions—experiences a brutal battle between the Angel of Death, coming to devour his soul, and the Angel of Light, who wants his soul restored for a greater assignment.

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5 featured cast members

Starring

Oben K. Djeudo

Calypse

Efe Irele

Efe Irele

Boma Jajah

Ruth Nkweti

Nesis

Chioma Nwosu

Ama Jajah

Desmond Elliot

Barrister Salami

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Directed by: Austin Nwaolie
Desmond Elliot
Written by: Victor Negro
Produced by: Eleazu Texas

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