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A rich businessman in Senegal is cursed with crippling erectile dysfunction upon the day of his marriage to his third wife; the only cure is brutal public humiliation.
Starring
Thierno Leye, Myriam Niang, Seune Samb
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Xala was released 51 years ago in 1975.
Overview
A rich businessman in Senegal is cursed with crippling erectile dysfunction upon the day of his marriage to his third wife; the only cure is brutal public hu...
Xala is a Comedy film with a runtime of 2h 1m.
CAST (17)
TL
Thierno Leye
Hadji Aboucader Beye
Myriam Niang
Rama (as Miriam Niang)
SS
Seune Samb
Adja Assatu, Beye's wife
FD
Fatim Diagne
Saleslady / Secretary
YS
Younousse Sèye
Aram, Second Wife
Mustapha Ture
The Client
IS
Iliamane Sagna
Modu, El Hadji's chauffeur
DN
Dieynaba Niang
La Badiene
Makhouredia Gueye
Minister Kebe
FS
Farba Sarr
Business Man
MS
Mamadou Sarr
Business Man
FS
Farba Sarr
Businessman
MS
Mamadou Sarr
Businessman
AS
Abdoulaye Seck
Businessman
DS
Douta Seck
Gorgui
Youssou N'Dour
Star Band de Dakar
MN
Magaye Niang
Pickpocket (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
121 min (2h 1m)
Country
SN
Rating
6.8/10 (42 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Xala about?
A rich businessman in Senegal is cursed with crippling erectile dysfunction upon the day of his marriage to his third wife; the only cure is brutal public humiliation.
How long is Xala?
Xala has a runtime of 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Who stars in Xala?
The cast of Xala includes Thierno Leye, Myriam Niang, Seune Samb, Fatim Diagne, Younousse Sèye.
What is the rating of Xala?
Xala has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 42 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
