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Searching for Sugar Man

  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
70K
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Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.
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Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.

  • Director
    • Malik Bendjelloul
  • Writers
    • Malik Bendjelloul
    • Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman
    • Craig Bartholomew Strydom
  • Stars
    • Rodriguez
    • Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman
    • Dennis Coffey
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    70K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Malik Bendjelloul
    • Writers
      • Malik Bendjelloul
      • Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman
      • Craig Bartholomew Strydom
    • Stars
      • Rodriguez
      • Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman
      • Dennis Coffey
    • 227User reviews
    • 261Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 44 wins & 33 nominations total

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    Searching For Sugar Man: The Great Rodriguez Hunt (Spanish Subtitled)
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    Searching For Sugar Man: Sugar Man (Spanish Subtitled)
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    Searching For Sugar Man: Wandering Spirit (Spanish Subtitled)
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    Searching For Sugar Man: I Wonder (Spanish Subtitled)
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    Searching For Sugar Man: Scratched Record
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    Searching For Sugar Man: Set Us Free
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    Photos45

    Rodriguez in Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
    Rodriguez in Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
    Rodriguez in Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
    Rodriguez in Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
    Rodriguez in Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
    Rodriguez in Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
    Rodriguez in Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
    Rodriguez in Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
    Rodriguez in Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
    Mike Theodore, Rodriguez, and Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman in Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
    Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
    Searching for Sugar Man (2012)

    Top cast

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    Rodriguez
    Rodriguez
    • Self
    • (as Sixto Rodriguez)
    Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman
    Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman
    • Self - Record Shop Owner
    Dennis Coffey
    Dennis Coffey
    • Self - Co-Producer, Cold Fact 1970
    Mike Theodore
    • Self - Co-Producer, Cold Fact 1970
    Dan DiMaggio
    • Self - Bartender, The Brewery
    Jerome Ferretti
    • Self - Bricklayer
    Steve Rowland
    Steve Rowland
    • Self - Producer, Coming from Reality 1971
    Willem Möller
    • Self - Musician
    Craig Bartholomew Strydom
    • Self - Music Journalist
    • (as Craig Bartholomew-Strydom)
    Ilse Assmann
    • Self - Former Apartheid Archivist
    Steve M. Harris
    • Self - Teal Trutone
    Robbie Mann
    • Self - RPM Records
    Clarence Avant
    Clarence Avant
    • Self - Former Chairman of Motown Records
    Eva Rodriguez
    • Self - Rodriguez's Eldest Daughter
    Regan Rodriguez
    • Self - Rodriguez's Youngest Daughter
    Sandra Rodriguez-Kennedy
    • Self - Rodriguez's Middle Daughter
    Rick Emmerson
    • Self - Construction Worker Colleague
    Rian Malan
    Rian Malan
    • Self - Journalist and Writer
    • Director
      • Malik Bendjelloul
    • Writers
      • Malik Bendjelloul
      • Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman
      • Craig Bartholomew Strydom
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Some parts of the documentary were shot on an iPhone App called 8mm Vintage Camera after the producers ran out of film for an expensive real 8mm camera. The app cost only £1.49/$1.99. Director Malik Bendjelloul was cash strapped from making the documentary.
    • Goofs
      During the credits there is a spelling error - It says "Mabu Vinly" instead of "Mabu Vinyl"
    • Quotes

      Rodriguez: Thanks for keeping me alive!

    • Connections
      Featured in 60 Minutes: Huawei/Sticker Shock/Rodriguez (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Sugar Man
      Written by Rodriguez (as Sixto Rodriguez)

      Courtesy of Hey Day Entertainment, LLC by arrangement

      with Light in the Attic Records & Distribution, LLC

    User reviews227

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    Featured review
    10/10
    By far THE BEST story I have every heard!!!
    This movie is a MUST SEE. If you are a musician or songwriter and you have ever questioned the importance of what it is that you do, you need to see this film. This was the most inspiring thing I have ever seen. Aside from the unbelievable story, the cinematography had some very great moments and not to mention a stellar sound track. I am recommending this film to everyone I know. The only drawback is that because it is an indie film, it is very hard to find. It is only playing in one theater in my area (DC), and that's West End. I really hope this films picks up and begins showing in more theaters. Until then, I will continue to promote this film via word of mouth because I believe in it so much. ...Amazing things happen.
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    • justagirldc
    • Oct 2, 2012

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 26, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • United Kingdom
      • Finland
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bir Şarkının Peşinde
    • Filming locations
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • Red Box Films
      • Passion Pictures
      • Canfield Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,696,196
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,459
      • Jul 29, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,216,552
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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