Gold Coast Lounge is a 2020 Ghanaian neo-noir film written and directed by Pascal Aka, who also stars in the film. Other featured actors includes, Alphonse Menyo, Adjetey Anang, Zynnell Zuh, Raquel.
Synopsis
The Gold Coast Lounge, ran by John Donkor’s crime syndicate, is a popular haunt for the criminal element of colonial Ghana. with the independence of the country looming, the Lounge is threatened with closure by the new government. In this time, Donkor himself is in prison, with the lounge being managed by Donkor’s lieutenants, Daniel and Wisdom.
Both taken in from a young age by Donkor, Daniel and Wisdom soon developed a fierce rivalry that continues to this day. The rivalry only intensified as Donkor considers Daniel his heir apparent, alienating Wisdom further.
After their leader is killed, the eldest must take over, then comes insurrection and criminal investigation.
Cast
Alphonse Menyo as Daniel
Pascal Aka as Wisdom
Raquel Ammah as Rose
Fred Nii Amugi as Inspector Adwene Mu Ti
Adjetey Anang as John Donkor
Akofa Edjeani Asiedu as Auntie Adjoa
Gideon Boakye
Cina Soul
Zynnell Zuh as Akatua
Awards
In 2019, the movie won eight awards in the Ghana Movie Award and also won six awards at the Golden Movie Awards in 2020.