Kitchen Toto | 
 enlarge | Director: Harry Hook
Actors: Bob Peck, Edwin Mahinda, Phyllis Logan, Nicholas Charles, Ronald Pirie
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: Video
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 11223
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6301241398
UPC: 085393706937
EAN: 9786301241397
ASIN: 6301241398
Theatrical Release Date: 1988
Release Date: March 28, 1995
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Description
An African boy gets involved in the political unrest in Kenya in 1950 while working as a kitchen boy in the home of the chief of police.
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An excellent movie January 25, 2004
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
As someone who grew up in Kenya in the 50s and 60s, I can attest to the fact that this film captures the feel and the spirit of colonial Kenya better than any other film ever made. The characterizations are excellent, and the story is both entirely believable and captures the nature of colonialism without being judgemental. The little boy in the lead role does an excellent job - you can fully empathize with him - and the late Bob Peck is, as ever, superb in the role of the local head of the police. More explanation was needed of the attitude of his wife, it was difficult to really grasp the thinking of the Mau Mau guerillas, and the ending was perhaps a little predictable. Overall though, this was a terrific film, and instantly gets slotted into my Top Ten of all time.
Excellent yet troubling story. October 18, 2003
. "The Kitchen Toto" is an excellent movie that portrays the beginning of the insurgence in 1950's Colonial British ruled Kenya. It is a heartbreaking story of a young boy who suffers unbearable hardships and tragedies, and must choose between his loyalties. It shows the brutality of the drive for Kenya's independence. The ending is tragic and makes you appreciate growing up in our country. As the previous reviewer indicates, it is authentic and very interesting. Get your Kleenex ready
Excellent portrayal of racial tensions in Colonial Kenya April 27, 1999
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
"The Kitchen Toto" does a fine job of examining all aspects of a troubled time in Colonial Kenya. The director himself grew up in Kenya, and the film was shot on location. Very authentic, very interesting, and not a little troubling!
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