Tsotsi 2005
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56 Reviews
86%
Gummy
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SplatA young South African boy from the Johannesburg ghetto named Tsotsi, meaning Gangster, leaves home as a child to get away from his helpless parents. Now a teenage thug, Tsotsi finds a baby in the back seat of a car he's just stolen. He decides that it is his responsibility to care for the infant and in the process learns that maybe the criminal life isn’t the best way.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Tsotsi
as Morris
as Miriam
as Butcher
as Fela
as John Dube
as Pumla Dube
as Sergeant Zuma
as Soekie
as Gumboot Dlamini
Director:
Writer:
Athol Fugard, Gavin Hood
Stars:
Presley Chweneyagae, Jerry Mofokeng, Terry Pheto, Zenzo Ngqobe, Zola, Rapulana Seiphemo, Nambitha Mpumlwana, Percy Matsemela, Thembi Nyandeni, Owen Sejake,
Genres:
Crime,Drama
Release Date:
2005 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
94 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Tsotsi
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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GH
Cast
as Tsotsi
as Morris
as Miriam
as Butcher
as Fela
as John Dube
as Pumla Dube
as Sergeant Zuma
as Soekie
as Gumboot Dlamini
as Tsotsi's father
as Tsotsi's Mother
as Young Tsotsi
as Boston
as Aap
as Captain Smit
as Newspaper Vendor
as Young Cop
as Old Man at the Tap
as Young Aap
as Miriam's Baby
as Policeman
as Policeman
as Identkit Officer
as Member of Fela's Gang
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