Five Fingers for Marseilles
2018
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Synopsis
Years ago, the young Five Fingers fought for the rural town of Marseilles against brutal police oppression. Now, after fleeing in disgrace, Tau, one of them, returns to Marseilles, seeking only a peaceful life. When he finds the town under new threat, he must reluctantly fight to free it.
Key facts
Cast
Vuyo Dabula, Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele, Hamilton Dlamini, Mduduzi Mabaso, Aubrey Poolo, Kenneth Nkosi, Lizwi Vilakazi, Jerry Mofokeng
Original language
Sotho
First release
April 6, 2018 (South Africa)
Crew
Screenplay
Sean Drummond
Producer
Asger Hussain, Michael Matthews, Sean Drummond, Yaron Schwartzman
Cinematography
Shaun Harley Lee
Editing
Daniel Mitchell
Music
James Matthes
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- HARD:LINE International Film Festival 2026
- Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2019 - Reflections of sub-Saharan Africa
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2018
- Fribourg International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival 2018 generic - Out of competition (feature films)
- HARD:LINE International Film Festival 2018 - Feature Film
- Munich Film Festival 2018 generic
- Busan International Film Festival 2017 generic
- Fantastic Fest 2017
- Toronto International Film Festival 2017 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | South Africa | April 6, 2018 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 7, 2018 |
| Streaming | Japan | March 29, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Germany | June 27, 2019 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
Full credits
| Director | Michael Matthews |
| Cast | Vuyo Dabula (Tau), Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele (Lerato), Hamilton Dlamini (Sepoko), Mduduzi Mabaso (Luyanda), Aubrey Poolo (Unathi), Kenneth Nkosi (Bongani), Lizwi Vilakazi (Sizwe), Jerry Mofokeng (Jonah), Warren Masemola (Thuto), Dean Fourie (Honest John), Kenneth Fok (Wei), Anthony Oseyemi (Congo), Brendon Daniels (Slim Sixteen), Toka Mtabane (Young Tau), Vuyo Novokoza (Young Lerato), Ntsika Tiyo (Zulu), Sibusiso Bottoman (Young Bongani), Abongile Sithole (Young Unathi), Qhawe Soroshi (Young Luyanda), Garth Breytenbach (Officer De Vries), Mosili Makuta (Officer Nkosi), Tseko Monaheng (Officer Goba), Peter Swart (Officer Vorster), Soen Cloete (Officer Bosch), Hennie Bosman (Sweetface), Emily Marai (Mama Roro), Zixuan Guo (Wei's Children), Xiangbin Chen (Wei's Children), Octavia Bambilawu (Woman in Darkness), Siphenathi Booi (Marseilles Police Officers), Zola Booi (Marseilles Police Officers), Captain Sphambo (Warden), Gerobuhm Christaano (Night Runners), Mncedisi Deda (Warden), Gerrit Johannes Flynn (Warden), Jeryvian Fourie (Night Runners), Emmanuel Human (Night Runners), Cornelia Nonceba Jack (Serving Woman), Bethuel Joja (Drunk Father), Kwezi Kobus ((Voice)), Siyabonga Lentoro (Young Hero 2), Zwelake Lephona ((voice)), Luyanda Tivanani Logen (Night Runners), Kgaugelo Madisha ((voice)), Bongiwe Mahloma (Night Runners), Anele Matoti (Night Runners), Bakwena Matshaba (Warden), Sylvia Mdunyelwa-Kobus ((voice)), Tebalo Moea (Night Runners), Olebogeng Monnawabokane (Fighting Inmate), Ntombi Ngele ((voice)), Bongani Nombewu (Young Hero 1), Luvuyo Ntantiso (Marseilles Police Officers), David Nxele (Musician), Penny the Horse (Self), Mncedi Shepherd Qiqimana (Night Runners), Asanda Qumani (Girl in Runner Base), Tshamano Sebe ((voice)), Zongezile Silothile (Warden), Ntsoaki Soyikwa (Truck Mother) |
| Screenplay | Sean Drummond |
| Story | Michael Matthews, Sean Drummond |
| Producer | Asger Hussain, Michael Matthews, Sean Drummond, Yaron Schwartzman |
| Executive producer | Dumi Gumbi, Jeff Hoffman, Joshua A. Green, Paulo Areal |
| Cinematography | Shaun Harley Lee |
| Editing | Daniel Mitchell |
| Music | James Matthes |
| Production design | Franz Lewis |
| Visual effects | Craig Parker |
| Sound | James Matthes, Morné Marais |
| Costumes | Pierre Vienings |
Additional data: TMDB.
