The Right Thing (2023)
What makes the right thing 'right'
Thula, a detective fleeing police corruption, owes a colleague a favor. A new mission leads him into music, drugs, and politics. To save his family, he must confront past and hidden crimes.
Director: Nathan Rice
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: December 21, 2023
Cast
- John Hlongwane - Thula
- Bongeka Khanyile - Hlengiwe
- Noxolo Mathula - Mbali
- Sibonakaliso Mazibuko - Captain Duma
- Samantha Govender - Advocate Moonsamy
- Andile Mhlongo - Wands
- Thembelani Magwaza - Thami
- Peter Koegh - Captain Stein
- Andisa Cele - Dead Boy
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ndumiso Ntshangase
Production: Untitled Entertainment
Country: South Africa
Language: English, isiZulu
Budget: $64,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Neo-Noir Detective Stories
Keywords
private detective, pov (point of view), neo-noir, black cinema, rashomon effect
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Right Thing about?
- Thula, a detective fleeing police corruption, owes a colleague a favor. A new mission leads him into music, drugs, and politics. To save his family, he must confront past and hidden crimes.
- Who directed The Right Thing?
- The Right Thing was directed by Nathan Rice.
- Who stars in The Right Thing?
- The Right Thing stars John Hlongwane, Bongeka Khanyile, Noxolo Mathula, Sibonakaliso Mazibuko, Samantha Govender, Andile Mhlongo.
- How long is The Right Thing?
- The Right Thing has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is The Right Thing?
- The Right Thing is a Thriller, Mystery film.
- What is the budget of The Right Thing?
- The Right Thing had a budget of $64,000.
- Where was The Right Thing produced?
- The Right Thing was produced in South Africa.
- What are the themes of The Right Thing?
- The themes of The Right Thing include: Neo-Noir Detective Stories.