’76
(2016)
Movie
12
Sep 11, 2016
Romance, Drama
118 mins
The story is told from two points of view: that of a young pregnant woman, and that of her husband, a soldier accused of being involved in the 1976 military coup and assassination of General Murtala Mohammed, the Head-of-State of Nigeria.
Language(s): English, Igbo
Directed by: Izu Ojukwu
Written by: Emmanuel Okomanyi
’76
(2016)
Movie
12
Sep 11, 2016
Romance, Drama
118 mins
The story is told from two points of view: that of a young pregnant woman, and that of her husband, a soldier accused of being involved in the 1976 military coup and assassination of General Murtala Mohammed, the Head-of-State of Nigeria.
Language(s): English, Igbo
Produced by: Adonaijah Owiriwa, Tonye Princewill, Izu Ojukwu
Directed by: Izu Ojukwu
Written by: Emmanuel Okomanyi
’76
Movie
12
2016
Romance, Drama
118 mins
The story is told from two points of view: that of a young pregnant woman, and that of her husband, a soldier accused of being involved in the 1976 military coup and assassination of General Murtala Mohammed, the Head-of-State of Nigeria.
Language(s): English, Igbo
Produced by: Adonaijah Owiriwa, Tonye Princewill, Izu Ojukwu
Directed by: Izu Ojukwu
Written by: Emmanuel Okomanyi
Top Cast
Dorcas
Aunty Mary
Suzie's Father
Lieutenant Asumata
Corporal Obi's Wife
Suzie's Baby
Clara
Nurse
Barber's Friend
Dorcas
Aunty Mary
Suzie's Father
Lieutenant Asumata
Corporal Obi's Wife
Suzie's Baby
Clara
Nurse
Barber's Friend
Kite Boy
Noel
Lieutenant Jubril
Ikenna
Colonel Aliu
Captain V. M. Jaiye
Eunice
Corporal Obi
Angela
Suzie
Major Gomos
Captain Joseph Dewa
Seasons and Episodes
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Interviews & Exclusive Videos
7.7 out of 10 stars (based on 16 reviews)
76
April 22, 2025
This is the kind of film that makes you proud of Nollywood. Cinematography is clean. Dialogue is believable. Acting is top-notch. Nigeria is really entering her golden era of cinema
Good story
April 22, 2025
The storytelling was sharp and intentional. No dull moments. Every scene carried weight. It’s not just another military film, it’s a story of love, betrayal, and surviving through it all.
Costumes & Culture 
April 22, 2025
Can we talk about the costumes and general vibe?! The authenticity was mad. From the uniforms to the traditional wrappers and hairstyles — I was transported. You could tell effort was put into making it feel like 1976.
’76: Details
and Box Office
₦72,400,000
Gross Box Office
Release Date: September 11, 2016
NFVCB Rating: 12 - Not suitable for persons under the age of 12 years
Runtime: 118 minutes
Genres: Romance, Drama
Language: English, Igbo
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Production: Princewill’s Trust, Digital Jungle Studios, Adonis Production
Produced by: Adonaijah Owiriwa, Tonye Princewill, Izu Ojukwu
