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Tsotsi (2005)
7.3
Ratings: 7.3/10 from 16,956 users
Metascore:
70/100
Reviews: 163 user | 143 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com Six days in the violent life of a young Johannesburg gang leader (Chweneyagae). Director:Gavin Hood |
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Presley Chweneyagae | ... |
Tsotsi
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Terry Pheto | ... |
Miriam
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Kenneth Nkosi | ... |
Aap
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Mothusi Magano | ... |
Boston
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Zenzo Ngqobe | ... |
Butcher
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Zola | ... |
Fela
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Rapulana Seiphemo | ... |
John Dube
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Nambitha Mpumlwana | ... |
Pumla Dube
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Nonthuthu Sibisi | ... |
The Baby
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Ntuthuko Sibisi | ... |
The Baby
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Jerry Mofokeng | ... | |
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Ian Roberts | ... |
Captain Smit
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Percy Matsemela | ... |
Sergeant Zuma
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Thembi Nyandeni | ... |
Soekie
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Owen Sejake | ... |
Gumboot Dlamini
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Storyline
In Johannesburg, a small time criminal, Tsotsi, is a teenager without feelings, hardened by his tough life. After a series of violent gang hits, Tsotsi hijacks a car. However, whilst driving, Tsotsi finds that there is a baby on the back seat. He brings the baby to his house in the slum. The next six days bring about a change in him that couldn't be foreseen. Written by based on the review by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Hope Set Him Free See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and some strong violent content See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
Zulu (English subtitles) | Xhosa (English subtitles) | Afrikaans (English subtitles) | EnglishRelease Date:
(South Africa) See more »Also Known As:
Thug See more »Filming Locations:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaBox Office
Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$76,324 (USA) (26 February 2006) (6 Screens)Gross:
$2,912,363 (USA) (9 July 2006)Company Credits
Production Co:
The UK Film & TV Production Company PLC, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, The National Film and Video Foundation of SA See more »
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
USA: | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Trivia
In urban slang of Johannesburg "tsotsi" loosely translated means "thug". See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: When Tsotsi enters the room of the kidnapped child, you can see (on the right hand side) that the wall paper is false. See more »Quotes
Morris: [after hearing a defining moment in Tsotsi/David's childhood] What kind of bastard would break a dog's back?See more »
Connections
Referenced in "HBO First Look: Two Sides of a Story: The Making of 'Rendition' (#14.25)" (2007) See more »
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