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The Gods Must Be Crazy II

  • 19891989
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
17K
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The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989)
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  • Comedy
Six people meet in the Kalahari desert: a female NYC lawyer flying with a local zoologist/pilot in a mini-plane, a Cuban and an African soldier taking each other POW, a Boer elephant poacher... Read allSix people meet in the Kalahari desert: a female NYC lawyer flying with a local zoologist/pilot in a mini-plane, a Cuban and an African soldier taking each other POW, a Boer elephant poacher, and a Bushman looking for his two children.Six people meet in the Kalahari desert: a female NYC lawyer flying with a local zoologist/pilot in a mini-plane, a Cuban and an African soldier taking each other POW, a Boer elephant poacher, and a Bushman looking for his two children.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
17K
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  • Director
    • Jamie Uys
  • Writer
    • Jamie Uys(written and devised by)
  • Stars
    • N!xau
    • Lena Farugia
    • Hans Strydom
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jamie Uys
  • Writer
    • Jamie Uys(written and devised by)
  • Stars
    • N!xau
    • Lena Farugia
    • Hans Strydom
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Erick Bowen, Lena Farugia, Hans Strydom, and Treasure Tshabalala in The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989)
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    Lena Farugia and Hans Strydom in The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989)

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    N!xau
    N!xau
    • Xixoas Xixo
    Lena Farugia
    • Dr. Ann Tayloras Dr. Ann Taylor
    Hans Strydom
    • Dr. Stephen Marshallas Dr. Stephen Marshall
    Eiros
    Eiros
    • Xirias Xiri
    Nadies
    • Xisaas Xisa
    Erick Bowen
    Erick Bowen
    • Mateoas Mateo
    Treasure Tshabalala
    • Timias Timi
    Pierre van Pletzen
    • Georgeas George
    Lourens Swanepoel
    • Brenneras Brenner
    Richard Loring
    • Jackas Jack
    Lesley Fox
    • Ann's Secretaryas Ann's Secretary
    Simon Sabela
    Simon Sabela
    • Generalas General
    Ken Marshall
    • Conveneras Convener
    Peter Tunstall
    • Chief Game Wardenas Chief Game Warden
    Andrew Dibb
    • Computer Operatoras Computer Operator
    Shimane Mpepela
    • Man on Bikeas Man on Bike
    Paddy O'Byrne
    • Narratoras Narrator
    • (voice)
    Sydney Chama
    • General's Aideas General's Aide
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jamie Uys
    • Writer
      • Jamie Uys(written and devised by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie was shot in 1985, and sat on the shelf for nearly five years.
    • Goofs
      Xixo is thrown from the front of the poachers' truck as they slam on the brakes. When he hits the ground, a mat hidden beneath the sand pops up beneath him, a split second before the truck rolls over him.
    • Quotes

      Timi: [being chased by Mateo, opens a little book up and reads] Excerpts from the Geneva Convention.

      Mateo: Forget it!

      Timi: It says here, that no prisoner should be treated inhumanly.

      Mateo: All right, all right. You can rest for three minutes.

      [they both stop and the Timi sits down by a tree]

      Timi: What's your hurry?

      Mateo: None your business.

      [stares at his watch]

      Mateo: [short cut scene of the oldest kid running under a giraffe]

      Mateo: [still looking at his watch] 3 minutes.

      [starts jeep up]

      Timi: I'm pooped man.

      Mateo: [doesn't listen and starts chasing Timi again. Suddenly, the Timi runs in another direction and a wild chase scene ensues]

      Mateo: [yelling all sorts of crazy things] Stop that! You are my prisoner! I'm gonna report you to the Geneva convention!

      [Mateo gets on the hood of his jeep and then a moment later Timi gets in the driver seat and taps on the Mateo's ankle who is unaware where the Timi is. Mateo double takes, and Timi slams on the brakes as Mateo goes flying making a wild yelp]

      Mateo: You mustn't do that!

      Timi: [smiles] March!

    • Alternate versions
      When released on video in the UK, one second was cut to obtain a 'PG' certificate.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Crazy People/Impulse/In the Spirit/The Gods Must Be Crazy II/Mama, There's a Man in Your Bed (1990)

    User reviews33

    Review
    Top review
    You Must Be Crazy If You Don't Like This One Too
    This sequel is definitely not as insightful about the nature of man as the original, but there're still more than enough slapsticks, romance and family drama to make up for it.

    The two children are particularly adorable, their strength comes from their innocence, without the precocity that has become the hallmark of Hollywood. Their storyline is thus the most heart-warming of all.

    The two soldiers from opposing forces provide much of the slapstick of movie, and they are very good, with exceptionally funny facial expressions.

    And let¡¯s not count Lena Farugia and Hans Strydom out, who play a doctor of law from New York and a zoologist on assignment ¨C their opposite-attract romance is rather stereotypical but Lena in particular is such a charming delight that I forget how much Strydom looks like Tom Selleck, instead, wonder why Lena had not since made another movie - yes, really sad :( - she could¡¯ve been a big star.

    So in the end, one very funny little film, worth every penny and more to rent or buy. Keep some band-aids with you while watching, as you may get some stitches in your side.
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    • May 5, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 13, 1990 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Africa
      • Botswana
    • Languages
      • Afrikaans
      • English
      • Ungwatsi
    • Also known as
      • Die Götter müssen verrückt sein II
    • Filming locations
      • South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Elrina Investment
      • Weintraub Entertainment Group
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,291,444
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,180,803
      • Apr 15, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,291,444
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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