Rattlesnake (1995 film)

Rattlesnake tells the story of Ahanna Okolo who loses his father under suspicious circumstances as a child and ventures into a life of crime. Following the death of his father, Ahanna's uncle becomes his stepfather as he marries his mother. Ahanna's uncle sends Ahanna and his siblings to the village while he takes over Ahanna's father's property in Lagos. Ahanna ventures into crime and fends for his siblings with the proceeds of his criminal dealings. He goes on to lead a double life posing as a respectable businessman and also as an armed robber, secretly. He however turns a new leaf when his crimes are exposed. == Cast ==

• Francis Duru as young Ahanna Okolo • Nkem Owoh as Odinaka, Ahanna's uncle • Sunny McDon as Ahanna's father • Ebele Uzochukwu as Ahanna's mother • Chebe Azih as Chukwuemeka, Ahanna's brother • Anne Njemanze as Amara (part 1 and 2) • Okechukwu Igwe as older Ahanna Okolo • Byron Ene as Egbe • Chris Iheuwa as Bala • Ernest Obi as Sango • Julius Agwu as young Peter • Ejike Methuselah as older Peter • Remy Ohajianya as Peter's father • Bob-Manuel Udokwu as Maduako Olisa Jnr • Uche Odoputa • Okey Okoronkwo • Tony One Week • Stella Damasus as Amara • Genevieve Nnaji • Chris Okotie == Production and release ==

Rattlesnake is described as the first Nollywood attempt at making an action film. It was listed as one of the 100 greatest foreign-language films. The Last Operation was made as a sequel to Rattlesnake. == Remake ==

Charles Okpaleke of Play Networks Africa obtained the rights to Rattlesnake and released Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story in November 2020. Nevertheless, the acting by Stan Nze (who played the main character) was critically acclaimed. == References ==