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Tsotsi (2005) 7.3
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7.3/10 from 19,737 users
Metascore: 70/100
Reviews: 165 user | 148 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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Cast
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Presley Chweneyagae | ... |
Tsotsi
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Terry Pheto | ... |
Miriam
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Kenneth Nkosi | ... |
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Mothusi Magano | ... |
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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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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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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
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
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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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Release Date:
23 December 2005 (South Africa) See more »Also Known As:
Thug See more »Filming Locations:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaBox Office
Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$47,179 (New Zealand) (2 June 2006)Gross:
$2,912,363 (USA) (7 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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2.35 : 1
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Trivia
In urban slang of Johannesburg "tsotsi" loosely translated means "thug". See more »Goofs
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 »
Tsotsi tells the story of a tiny fraction of current township life, contrasting to a pretty normal upper middle class family in SA. It's a story about people, love, life, the choices we make, and situations we are sometimes pushed into. Gavin told it like it is (even though he's living in LA, as a talented professional he has no choice), he still remains a boertjie,(local boy), This is our story, 80% of the Art dept live in the townships, and us Umlungus (Whities) depended on our guys to bring across the authenticity of the township life. The direction is superb, I have had the opportunity to work with Gavin before, so this was a dream come true. The combination of Kwaito and Score was masterfully put together. And for what it's worth, Ian Roberts (white cop) really speaks in vernacular. I am proud to have worked on Tsotsi. Though sad, it is full of hope as well. Proudly South African.