Six days in the violent life of a young Johannesburg gang leader.
Director:
Gavin Hood
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Cast
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| Presley Chweneyagae | ... | Tsotsi | |
| Terry Pheto | ... | Miriam | |
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Kenneth Nkosi | ... | Aap |
| 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 | ... | Morris |
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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:
31 March 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Infância Roubada See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$76,324, 26 February 2006Gross USA:
$2,912,606Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$9,879,971Company 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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Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
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2.35 : 1
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Lyrics Written by Zola (as Bonginkosi Dlamini)
Music Written by DJ Cleo (as Cleopas Monyepao) & Thabiso Tsotetsi
Performed by Zola
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Trivia
Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider. 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 »
Soundtracks
EhlalaLyrics Written by Zola (as Bonginkosi Dlamini)
Music Written by DJ Cleo (as Cleopas Monyepao) & Thabiso Tsotetsi
Performed by Zola
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there is nothing i can really say to tell you why you should go watch this film right now without spoiling the film, but this film is powerful, detailed, well shot, written and emotionally grabbing. top performances by the talent of tsotsi, with the supporting cast all being equally impressive. This may not be for everyone; its not exactly art house, but there's enough dexterity and layers in the movie to scare away the Hollywood-type people. some films which can be compared to this film are the likes of city of god, even some larry David films like kids, and bully. in short, its a film which covers misplaced childhood and troubled adolescence. watch this as soon as you're able to and enjoy tsotsi.
10/10