Five Fingers for Marseilles (2017)

Lives change forever when Tau, the young lion, kills two corrupt policemen in a South African shanty town.

Director:

Michael Matthews

Writers:

Sean Drummond (screenplay), Sean Drummond (story)

Stars:

Vuyo Dabula, Zethu Dlomo, Hamilton Dhlamini

7 wins & 14 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Vuyo Dabula	...	Tau
Zethu Dlomo	...	Lerato
Hamilton Dhlamini	...	Sepoko
Kenneth Nkosi	...	Bongani
Mduduzi Mabaso	...	Luyanda
Aubrey Poolo	...	Unathi
Lizwi Vilakazi	...	Sizwe
Jerry Mofokeng	...	Jonah
Warren Masemola	...	Thuto
Dean Fourie	...	Honest John
Kenneth Fok	...	Wei
Anthony Oseyemi	...	Congo
Brendon Daniels	...	Slim Sixteen
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Garth Breytenbach	...	Officer De Vries

Storyline

Twenty years ago, the young 'Five Fingers' fought for the rural town of Marseilles, against brutal police oppression. Now, after fleeing in disgrace, freedom-fighter-turned-'outlaw' Tau returns to Marseilles, seeking only a peaceful pastoral life. When he finds the town under new threat, he must reluctantly fight to free it. can he free himself from his past? Will the Five Fingers stand again?

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Taglines:

There Are No Good Men

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller | Western

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Details

Country:

South Africa

Language:

Xhosa Southern Sotho English Afrikaans

Release Date:

7 September 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Lupta pentru Marseilles

Filming Locations:

Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Game 7 Films, Stage 5 Films, The Be Phat Motel Film Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

All of the children in the movie are local villagers. Many of them were studying to be in local theatre and they, according to director Matthews, took direction remarkably well.

User Reviews

My Review Of "Five Fingers For Marseilles"

The story is a strong commentary on social and economic disparage plaguing this world. In this case a world of post-modern, rural life set in South Africa. It is a full-bodied, complex character study with heart and a hefty dose of classic spaghetti western attitude. The protagonist is a compelling, emotional character that shows all the scares and tribulations of a hard life. Scares he wears effectively on his sleeve. A very convincing performance. The antagonists and varied townsfolk are all equally convincing personals and framed nicely in the story.

The effects are standard, well-done elements one expects in a somewhat violent tome of expressionist folderol which plays out as perfect as any 70's experimental American western. The real effects are the musical score, atmosphere and cinematography. All are exceptional. The film isn't excessively exploitative with the bloodshed or violence, so when it happens it becomes very affectational moments.Overall "Five Fingers For Marseilles" is above average for indie film making. It does move a bit slow but the pace becomes almost hypnotic in its ability to capture your attention and be entertaining.