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Release Date:
23 December 2005 (South Africa) moreTagline:
In this world... redemption just comes once. morePlot:
Six days in the violent life of a young Johannesburg gang leader (Chweneyagae). full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 13 wins & 12 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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powerful and emotionally steering moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Presley Chweneyagae | ... | David / Tsotsi |
| Terry Pheto | ... | Miriam |
| Kenneth Nkosi | ... | Aap |
| Mothusi Magano | ... | Boston |
| Zenzo Ngqobe | ... | Butcher |
| Zola | ... | Fela |
| Rapulana Seiphemo | ... | John Dube |
| Nambitha Mpumlwana | ... | Pumla Dube |
| Jerry Mofokeng | ... | Morris |
| Ian Roberts | ... | Captain Smit |
| Percy Matsemela | ... | Sergeant Zuma |
| Thembi Nyandeni | ... | Soekie |
| Owen Sejake | ... | Gumboot Dlamini |
| Israel Makoe | ... | David / Tsotsi's father |
| Sindi Khambule | ... | David / Tsotsi's Mother |
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Rated R for language and some strong violent content.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
USA:94 min | Canada:94 min (Toronto International Film Festival)Color:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Australia:M | USA:R | UK:15 | Ireland:15A | Netherlands:12 | Finland:K-15 | Sweden:15 | Germany:12 | Spain:13 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Hong Kong:IIB | Singapore:NC-16 | Argentina:13 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Portugal:M/12 | Japan:R-15 | South Korea:15 | Norway:15 (TV rating)Filming Locations:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaFun Stuff
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This is the first Miramax release since founders Harvey Weinstein and Bob Weinstein left the company. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Tsotsi enters the room of the kidnapped child, you can see (on the right hand side) that the wall paper is false. moreQuotes:
Morris: [after hearing a defining moment in Tsotsi/David's childhood] What kind of bastard would break a dog's back? moreSoundtrack:
Benoni Blues moreFAQ
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there is nothing i can really say to tell you why you should go watch this film right now without spoiling the film, but this film is powerful, detailed, well shot, written and emotionally grabbing. top performances by the talent of tsotsi, with the supporting cast all being equally impressive. This may not be for everyone; its not exactly art house, but there's enough dexterity and layers in the movie to scare away the Hollywood-type people. some films which can be compared to this film are the likes of city of god, even some larry David films like kids, and bully. in short, its a film which covers misplaced childhood and troubled adolescence. watch this as soon as you're able to and enjoy tsotsi.
10/10