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Stander

  • 2003
  • K-15
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Stander (2003)
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The life and career of Andre Stander, a South African police officer turned bank robber.The life and career of Andre Stander, a South African police officer turned bank robber.The life and career of Andre Stander, a South African police officer turned bank robber.

  • Director
    • Bronwen Hughes
  • Writer
    • Bima Stagg
  • Stars
    • Thomas Jane
    • David O'Hara
    • Dexter Fletcher
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    9K
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    • Director
      • Bronwen Hughes
    • Writer
      • Bima Stagg
    • Stars
      • Thomas Jane
      • David O'Hara
      • Dexter Fletcher
    • 63User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Thomas Jane in Stander (2003)
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    Dexter Fletcher, Thomas Jane, and David O'Hara in Stander (2003)
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    Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane
    • Andre Stander
    David O'Hara
    David O'Hara
    • Allan Heyl
    • (as David Patrick O'Hara)
    Dexter Fletcher
    Dexter Fletcher
    • Lee McCall
    Deborah Kara Unger
    Deborah Kara Unger
    • Bekkie Stander
    Ashley Taylor
    Ashley Taylor
    • Cor van Deventer
    Marius Weyers
    Marius Weyers
    • General Stander
    At Botha
    • General Viljoen
    Lionel Newton
    • Sergeant Smit
    Melanie Merle
    • Sharmiane
    Sean Else
    Sean Else
    • Ed Janis
    Peter Gardner
    • Allums
    Patrick Mynhardt
    • Judge
    Wikus du Toit
    • Lawyer
    Drummond Marais
    • Prosecutor
    Nicole Abel
    • Young Lady
    Craig Jackson
    Craig Jackson
    • Traffic Jam Cop
    Emgee Pretorius
    • Wedding Judge
    Corrie Van Deventer
    • Bekkie's Dad
    • Director
      • Bronwen Hughes
    • Writer
      • Bima Stagg
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The town of Tembisa was enthusiastic about filming the Apartheid rally scene. 1,300 extras were recruited for the riot scene, and many additional locals joined in on the day, rushing in while the cameras were rolling.
    • Goofs
      In the film, Andre Stander received a 32-year sentence for his bank robberies. In real life, he was in fact sentenced to a total of 75 years.
    • Quotes

      Andre Stander: I'm tried for robbing banks. But, I have killed unarmed people.

      Judge: That is not the business of the court.

    • Connections
      Featured in Anatomy of a Scene: Stander (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      War In Peace
      Performed by Alexander Spence (as Alexander 'Skip' Spencer)

      Written by Alexander Spence (as Spence) and Alexander Ice

      Courtesy of Columbia Records by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews63

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    8/10
    A South African policeman rebels against the repression of the state and becomes one of the most prolific bank robbers in history
    This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time, it really is a well scripted, acted and directed film. Thomas Jane is excellent in the title role of Andre Stander, a highly decorated Johannesburg detective who, after becoming despondent with his life in the oppressive South African police force, embarks on an audacious series of bank robberies. David O'Hara and Dexter Fletcher were also well cast as Stander's accomplices in this most enjoyable of crime capers.

    The writing, script and dialogue were well crafted, whilst watching this film you might feel that Bima Stagg has a great imagination to spin such an unbelievable tale, incredibly though the film is a true story. Although the film is the tale of one mans rebellion against the system, it maintains an air of humour. Far from trivialising the story this reinforces the sheer audacity of the crime spree that ensues. I would highly recommend this film.
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    • ocalldg
    • Jul 11, 2005

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    FAQ1

    • I didn't get the ending, why do he die in such way ?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 2003 (South Africa)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Germany
      • South Africa
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Afrikaans
      • Zulu
    • Also known as
      • The Stander Gang
    • Filming locations
      • South Africa
    • Production companies
      • ApolloProMedia GmbH & Co. 1. Filmproduktion KG (I)
      • Grosvenor Park Productions
      • Rough Diamond Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $31,651
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,067
      • Aug 8, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $272,791
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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