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 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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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
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 »Soundtracks
It's Your LifeLyrics Written by Zola (as Bonginkosi Dlamini)
Music written by DJ Cleo (as Cleopas Monyepao) & Thabiso Tsotetsi
Performed by Zola
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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.