A lawyer takes on a case of a prison guard in South Africa who is traumatized by the executions he's witnessed.
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Title: Shepherds and Butchers (2016)
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4 wins & 12 nominations.
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Cast
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| Andrea Riseborough | ... | Kathleen Marais | |
| Steve Coogan | ... | Johan Webber | |
| Inge Beckmann | ... | John's Sister | |
| Robert Hobbs | ... | Pierre De Villiers | |
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Carel Nel | ... | Karel Niemand |
| Brett Williams | ... | Tennis partner | |
| Deon Lotz | ... | Warrant Officer Rautenbach | |
| Garion Dowds | ... | Leon Labuschagne | |
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Rob van Vuuren | ... | Prison Medical Officer |
| Jacques Theron | ... | Court Usher | |
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Mbulelo Grootboom | ... | Condemned Man |
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De Klerk Oelofse | ... | Eben Christiaan Coetzee |
| Siya Mayola | ... | Condemned Man | |
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Marcel van Heerden | ... | Justice J.P. van Zyl |
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Nicola Hanekom | ... | Dr. Schlebusch |
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SHEPHERDS AND BUTCHERS follows a jaded lawyer, John Weber (Steve Coogan), who takes on a seemingly hopeless multiple murder case and uncovers scandalous shortcomings in South Africa's capital punishment system as he mounts a defense for a prison guard traumatized by the executions he took part in.
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Written by Barry Gibb, Steve Gibb and Ashley Gibb
Performed by Vusi Mahlasela and Barry Gibb
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Garion Dowds attended Reddam House school in Bedfordview, South Africa, where his mother teaches Drama. See more »Soundtracks
AngelsWritten by Barry Gibb, Steve Gibb and Ashley Gibb
Performed by Vusi Mahlasela and Barry Gibb
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Release Date:
23 March 2017 (United Arab Emirates) See more »Also Known As:
The Hangman: Shepherds and Butchers See more »Filming Locations:
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An excellent thought provoking film. Another great performance by Steve Coogan surely an understated serious actor who grows with every role.