Jump the Gun (1997)
Living In Hell and Loving It.
Set in Johannesburg, JUMP THE GUN follows the tangled lives of six very different working class characters, formerly kept apart by apartheid and now all striving to succeed in the new "rainbow nation". United by their insecurities - both physical and financial - the film follows their struggle to discover their niche in this brave new world, where opportunity beckons, but violence is always lurking.
Director: Les Blair
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: May 23, 1997
Cast
- Baby Cele - Gugu
- Lionel Newton - Clinton van Rooyen
- Michele Burgers - Minnie
- Thulani Nyembe - Bazooka
- Rapulana Seiphemo - Thabo
- Danny Keogh - J.J.
- Marcel Van Heerden - Johnny Fouché
- Nomsa Nene - Sis Buleng
- Grace Mahlaba - Puthi
- Joe Nina - Henry
Screenplay
Cinematography: Seamus McGarvey
Country: South Africa
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Les Blair
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jump the Gun about?
- Set in Johannesburg, JUMP THE GUN follows the tangled lives of six very different working class characters, formerly kept apart by apartheid and now all striving to succeed in the new "rainbow nation". United by their insecurities - both physical and financial - the film follows their struggle to discover their niche in this brave new world, where opportunity beckons, but violence is always lurking.
- Who directed Jump the Gun?
- Jump the Gun was directed by Les Blair.
- Who stars in Jump the Gun?
- Jump the Gun stars Baby Cele, Lionel Newton, Michele Burgers, Thulani Nyembe, Rapulana Seiphemo, Danny Keogh.
- How long is Jump the Gun?
- Jump the Gun has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is Jump the Gun?
- Jump the Gun is a Comedy film.
- Where was Jump the Gun produced?
- Jump the Gun was produced in South Africa.