Tsotsi
"In this world... Redemption comes just once."
Originally released in 2005. Tsotsi is a crime/drama film. directed by Gavin Hood.
Starring Presley Chweneyagae, Jerry Mofokeng, and Terry Pheto
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (335 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.9M
3.3x return
Language
TN
Original language
Country
South Africa
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,891,303
Production Companies
- Movieworld Productions
- UK Film & TV Production Company
- National Film & Video Foundation of South Africa
- Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tsotsi about?
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 b...
Who directed Tsotsi?
Tsotsi was directed by Gavin Hood.
How long is Tsotsi?
Tsotsi has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Tsotsi released?
Tsotsi was released on December 23, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tsotsi?
The main cast of Tsotsi includes Presley Chweneyagae, Jerry Mofokeng, Terry Pheto, Zenzo Ngqobe, Zola.
Is Tsotsi worth watching?
Tsotsi has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 335 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.