The Lucky Specials are a cover band in a dusty town in southern Africa. Mandla (Oros Mampofu) is a miner by day and plays lead guitar for The Lucky Specials by night. He dreams of making it big in the music industry. When tragedy strikes,...
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Cast
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Oros Mampofu | ... |
Mandla
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Sivenathi Mabuya | ... |
Nkanyiso
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Blondia Makhene | ... |
Bra Easy
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Richard Lukunku | ... |
Jose
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Thomas Gumede | ... |
Sello
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Fulu Mugovhani | ... |
Zwanga
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Directed by
| Rea Rangaka | ... | (as Reabetswe Rangaka) |
Written by
| Nonzi Bogatsu | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Tim Greene | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Sean B. Carroll | ... | executive producer |
| Wilma Davis | ... | associate producer |
| Harriet Gavshon | ... | producer |
| Peter Gudo | ... | producer: Mozambique |
| Aric Noboa | ... | producer |
| JP Potgieter | ... | producer (as J.P. Potgieter) |
| Anna Walton | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Brendan Jury | ||
Cinematography by
| Tom Marais | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Melanie Jankes Golden | ||
Casting By
| Bonnie Lee Bouman | ||
Production Design by
| Chantel Carter | ||
Costume Design by
| Lehasa Molloyi | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thabani Gigaba | ... | first assistant director |
| Awongiwe Noluvo Polo | ... | second assistant director (as Noluvo Polo) |
Sound Department
| Gita Cerveira | ... | sound mixer |
| Jonty Everton | ... | foley artist |
| Thapelo Makhubo | ... | Sound Designer / foley artist |
| Janno Müller | ... | sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tom Marais | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Dallas Ncala | ... | gaffer |
| Patrick Toselli | ... | still photographer |
Animation Department
| Tiaan Franken | ... | animator |
Music Department
| Mpumi Phillips | ... | music supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- AAA Entertainment (2021) (South Africa) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Nigma Pictures (Production Services Mozambique)
Storyline
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The Lucky Specials are a cover band in a dusty town in southern Africa. Mandla is a miner by day and plays lead guitar for The Lucky Specials by night. He dreams of making it big in the music industry. When tragedy strikes, the band, Mandla and their friend Nkanyiso struggle to hold everything together. Through the obstacles, The Lucky Specials must find the strength to make their dreams reality. Written by The Lucky Specials |
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