The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980)

The critics are raving... the natives are restless... and the laughter is non-stop!

The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980) poster

A Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane raises havoc among a normally peaceful tribe of African bushmen who believe it to be a utensil of the gods.

Director: Jamie Uys
Genre: Action, Comedy
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Boshoff
Cinematography: Buster Reynolds, Robert Lewis
Editing: Jamie Uys
Production: CAT Films, Mimosa Films
Country: South Africa, Botswana
Language: Afrikaans, English, Tswana
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $200M
Original Language: en

Keywords

airplane, africa, tribe, botswana, god, desert, soda bottle, kalahari, bushman, tribal, independent film

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gods Must Be Crazy about?
A Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane raises havoc among a normally peaceful tribe of African bushmen who believe it to be a utensil of the gods.
Who directed The Gods Must Be Crazy?
The Gods Must Be Crazy was directed by Jamie Uys.
Who stars in The Gods Must Be Crazy?
The Gods Must Be Crazy stars Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, N!xau, Louw Verwey, Michael Thys, Nic De Jager.
How long is The Gods Must Be Crazy?
The Gods Must Be Crazy has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is The Gods Must Be Crazy?
The Gods Must Be Crazy is a Action, Comedy film.
What is the budget of The Gods Must Be Crazy?
The Gods Must Be Crazy had a budget of $5M.
How much did The Gods Must Be Crazy gross?
The Gods Must Be Crazy grossed $200M worldwide.
Where was The Gods Must Be Crazy produced?
The Gods Must Be Crazy was produced in South Africa, Botswana.