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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

  • Episode aired Mar 29, 2009
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 49m
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7.8/10
1.2K
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008)
ComedyCrimeDrama
A Botswanan woman starts up the country's first female-owned detective agency. Based on the series of novels by Alexander McCall Smith.A Botswanan woman starts up the country's first female-owned detective agency. Based on the series of novels by Alexander McCall Smith.A Botswanan woman starts up the country's first female-owned detective agency. Based on the series of novels by Alexander McCall Smith.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.2K
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  • Director
    • Anthony Minghella
  • Writers
    • Richard Curtis(teleplay)
    • Anthony Minghella(teleplay)
    • Alexander McCall Smith(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jill Scott
    • Anika Noni Rose
    • Lucian Msamati
  • Director
    • Anthony Minghella
  • Writers
    • Richard Curtis(teleplay)
    • Anthony Minghella(teleplay)
    • Alexander McCall Smith(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jill Scott
    • Anika Noni Rose
    • Lucian Msamati
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Jill Scott in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008)
    Anika Noni Rose in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008)
    Idris Elba and Jill Scott in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008)
    Desmond Dube and Jill Scott in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008)
    Anika Noni Rose, Jill Scott, and Lucian Msamati in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008)

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    Jill Scott
    Jill Scott
    • Precious Ramotswe
    Anika Noni Rose
    Anika Noni Rose
    • Grace Makutsi
    Lucian Msamati
    Lucian Msamati
    • JLB Matekoni
    Nikki Amuka-Bird
    Nikki Amuka-Bird
    • Alice Busang
    • (as Nikki Amuka Bird)
    Desmond Dube
    Desmond Dube
    • BK
    Tumisho Masha
    • Lucky Sesana
    Bongeka Mpongwana
    • Happy Bapetsi
    David Oyelowo
    David Oyelowo
    • Kremlin Busang
    John Kani
    John Kani
    • Daddy Bapetsi
    Vusi Kunene
    Vusi Kunene
    • Doctor Gulubane
    Harriet Lenabe
    • Mma Notshi
    • (as Harriet Manamela)
    Colin Salmon
    Colin Salmon
    • Note Makoti
    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Charlie Gotso
    Lindani Nkosi
    • Hector Lepodise
    Vasco Shoba
    • Obed Ramotswe
    Kabelo Thai
    • Solomon Moretsi
    Percy Matsemela
    • Kenosi
    • (as Percy Matemela)
    Tau Maserumule
    • Apprentice 1
    • (as Tau Maseramula)
    • Director
      • Anthony Minghella
    • Writers
      • Richard Curtis(teleplay)
      • Anthony Minghella(teleplay)
      • Alexander McCall Smith(novel)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This is the first motion picture filmed entirely in Botswana.
    • Quotes

      Grace Makutsi: [after meeting BK for the first time] That man is very much like a woman.

    • Soundtracks
      Botswana wa Tsabakela
      (traditional)
      Arranged by Gaolape A. Basuhi (as Gaolape Basuhi)
      Licensed courtesy of Loao Cultural Company
      Performed by The Mogwana Traditional Dance Group

    User reviews16

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    8/10
    Africa, at her seductive best
    Gentle, heart-caressing and unpretentious, the No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is the beautiful, acclaimed TV film of Precious Mambotswe, from the even more acclaimed, charming series of stories by Alexander McCall Smith.

    Mambotswe is the only female detective in Botswana and, as such, the number-one female detective in the land. She is played by stunning and understated, Jill Scott who is perfectly cast in the role.

    The film is an undemanding stroll, packed with gentle-suspense, wit and warm understanding, through an Africa known and loved by many.

    The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is a delightful and memorable watch.
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    • zimpilgrim
    • Mar 25, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 29, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • South Africa
      • Botswana
      • United States
    • Official site
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
    • Languages
      • Tswana
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Kalahari Desert, Botswana
    • Production companies
      • Film Afrika Worldwide
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Cinechicks
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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