Tsotsi (2005)
Movie 1h 34m ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 2005, Tsotsi is a crime and drama movie. It is directed by Gavin Hood. The cast includes Nambitha Mpumlwana, Presley Chweneyagae and Jerry Mofokeng. The running time is 1h 34m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
Synopsis
A 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.
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Cast & crew
- Gavin HoodDirector
- Nambitha Mpumlwanaas Pumla Dube
- Presley Chweneyagaeas Tsotsi
- Jerry Mofokengas Morris
- Terry Phetoas Miriam
- Zenzo Ngqobeas Butcher
- Zolaas Fela
- Rapulana Seiphemoas John Dube
- Percy Matsemelaas Sergeant Zuma
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Questions about Tsotsi
- What genre is Tsotsi?
- Tsotsi is categorised as Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in Tsotsi?
- Nambitha Mpumlwana, Presley Chweneyagae, Jerry Mofokeng, Terry Pheto, Zenzo Ngqobe appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Tsotsi?
- Gavin Hood directed Tsotsi.
- How long is Tsotsi?
- Tsotsi runs for 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Is Tsotsi worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Tsotsi?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
