Six days in the violent life of a young Johannesburg gang leader.
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Gavin Hood
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Title: Tsotsi (2005)
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Cast
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| Presley Chweneyagae | ... | Tsotsi | |
| Terry Pheto | ... | Miriam | |
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Kenneth Nkosi | ... | Aap |
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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 |
| 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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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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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 »Alternate Versions
A open matte version in 1.85 ratio was edited on the french DVD in 2006. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Release Date:
31 March 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$76,324, 26 February 2006Gross USA:
$2,912,606Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$9,891,303Company 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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For South Africans, both resident and in exile, this film is likely to be a harrowing experience. It shows us some of the consequences of what we allowed to be done in our name.
Cinematically, the film is superb, partly because it is so understated. It is probably an insight into a way of life all to common in African metropolises. Whilst it shows the way of life in shanty towns and was, I know, filmed in authentic locations, I found myself wondering whether the coloring was just a bit rosy, but that is a very minor criticism.
The director has coaxed a performance from his lead actor which is, I think, a landmark. So much of the performance is visual - he says very little. He is supported by a bevy of other characters which those familiar with South Africa will recognize all to easily.
If you do not have a South African connection, see the movie as an insight into our way of life. See it because it is a story worth telling and therefore worth seeing.