Tsotsi
(2005) In this world... Redemption comes just once. | Released
Ratings
70%
6.9
7.3
82%
Financials
Revenue: $9,879,971
Budget: $3,000,000
Profit: + $6,879,971
Movie Details
Tag Line: In this world... Redemption comes just once.
Status: Released
Average Rating: 7
Release Date: Dec 23, 2005
Rating:
Run Time: 1h 34m
Original Language: Setswana
Website: Link
Production Countries: South Africa , United Kingdom
Production Companies: Movieworld Productions , UK Film & TV Production Company , National Film & Video Foundation of South Africa , Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
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Synopsis
The South African multi-award winning film about a young South African boy from the ghetto named Tsotsi, meaning Gangster. Tsotsi, who left home as a child to get away from helpless parents, finds a baby in the back seat of a car that he has just stolen. He decides that it his responsibility to take care of the baby and in the process learns that maybe the gangster life isn’t the best way.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Casting |
Moonyeenn Lee
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| Producer |
Peter Fudakowski
|
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| Writing | Novel |
Athol Fugard
|
| Writer |
Gavin Hood
|
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| Directing | Director |
Gavin Hood
|
| Sound | Original Music Composer |
Paul Hepker
Mark Kilian
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Lance Gewer
|
| Editing | Editor |
Megan Gill
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| Art | Production Design |
Emilia Roux
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| Art Direction |
Mark Walker
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| Set Decoration |
Nhlanhla Bhengu
|
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| Costume & Make-Up | Costume Design |
Nadia Kruger
Pierre Vienings
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| Department | Role | Name |