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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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SA film catches the international eye 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:
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Australia:M | USA:R | UK:15 | Ireland:15A | Netherlands:12 | Finland:K-15 | Sweden:15 | Germany:12 | Spain:13 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | 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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In urban slang of Johannesburg "tsotsi" loosely translated means "thug". 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? moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "HBO First Look: Two Sides of a Story: The Making of 'Rendition' (#14.25)" (2007) moreSoundtrack:
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Tsotsi tells the story of a tiny fraction of current township life, contrasting to a pretty normal upper middle class family in SA. It's a story about people, love, life, the choices we make, and situations we are sometimes pushed into. Gavin told it like it is (even though he's living in LA, as a talented professional he has no choice), he still remains a boertjie,(local boy), This is our story, 80% of the Art dept live in the townships, and us Umlungus (Whities) depended on our guys to bring across the authenticity of the township life. The direction is superb, I have had the opportunity to work with Gavin before, so this was a dream come true. The combination of Kwaito and Score was masterfully put together. And for what it's worth, Ian Roberts (white cop) really speaks in vernacular. I am proud to have worked on Tsotsi. Though sad, it is full of hope as well. Proudly South African.