Invasion 1897
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| Directed by | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen |
| Produced by | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen |
| Starring | Mike Omoregbee Charles Venn Tim Robinson Gareth Mort |
| Cinematography | Dev Agarwal |
| Edited by | Amen Imasuen |
Production company | Ice Slide Films |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Languages | English Edo |
Invasion 1897 is a 2014 Nigerian epic historical film produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun. It stars Segun Arinze, Paul Obazele and Charles Inojie. Released in 2014, the film re-enacts the historical events that culminated in the February 1897 invasion, destruction and looting of the ancient Kingdom of Benin; and the deposition and exile of its once powerful king.
At the Best of Nollywood Awards, Invasion 1897 was nominated for Best Cinematography, Best Actor, Best Special Effects, and Best Editing, and won awards for Best Film, Best Sound Design and Best Director.