The Number (2017)
After a young protégé's murder confirms a prison gang leader's growing misgivings about his life inside, he joins a reform-minded warden's efforts to improve the prison, eyeing it as a path to early release. Gaining fulfillment and self-worth, he becomes a valued partner in the new changes before explosive gang resistance forces a deadly choice between the gangster he is and the changing man he knows he now is.
Director: Khalo Matabane
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 7, 2017
Cast
- Mothusi Magano - Magadien Wentzel
- Kevin Smith - Jacobs
- Lemogang Tsipa - Isaac
- Warren Masemola - Buttons
- Deon Lotz - Tosein
- Presley Chweneyagae - China Boy
- Charlton George - Rafiq
- Crystal-Donna Roberts - Bridget
- Terry Pheto
- Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Screenplay
- Paul Ian Johnson (Screenplay)
- Jonny Steinberg (Book)
Production: Born Free Media, Tiktak Production
Country: South Africa
Language: English, isiZulu
Budget: $650,000
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Number about?
- After a young protégé's murder confirms a prison gang leader's growing misgivings about his life inside, he joins a reform-minded warden's efforts to improve the prison, eyeing it as a path to early release. Gaining fulfillment and self-worth, he becomes a valued partner in the new changes before explosive gang resistance forces a deadly choice between the gangster he is and the changing man he knows he now is.
- Who directed The Number?
- The Number was directed by Khalo Matabane.
- Who stars in The Number?
- The Number stars Mothusi Magano, Kevin Smith, Lemogang Tsipa, Warren Masemola, Deon Lotz, Presley Chweneyagae.
- How long is The Number?
- The Number has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Number?
- The Number is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Number?
- The Number had a budget of $650,000.
- Where was The Number produced?
- The Number was produced in South Africa.