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  • Jump the Gun (1997)
  • 109 min | Drama
Jump the Gun (1997)
109 min | Drama

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 command insecurities,...See moreSet 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 command 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. Written by Film Four See less
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Oct 1997 (United States)

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29 cast members
Name Known for
Lionel Newton
Clinton van Rooyen Clinton van Rooyen   See fewer
Thulani Nyembe
Bazooka (Zoo) Bazooka (Zoo)   See fewer
Marcel van Heerden
Johnny Fouché Johnny Fouché   See fewer
Nomsa Nene
Sis Buleng Sis Buleng   See fewer
Joe Nina
Henry Henry   See fewer
Mashdane Ngcongo
Ace (as Vincent Mashodane Ngcongo) Ace (as Vincent Mashodane Ngcongo)   See fewer
Sam Mofokeng
Oupa (as Sam Ntshenki Mofokeng) Oupa (as Sam Ntshenki Mofokeng)   See fewer
Michael Ketoa
Boy in gun shop Boy in gun shop   See fewer
John Simon Jones
Gun Shop Salesman (as Simon Jones) Gun Shop Salesman (as Simon Jones)   See fewer
Francois Stemmet
Party host Party host   See fewer
Patrick Ndlovu
Garage Owner Sello Garage Owner Sello   See fewer
Themba Ndaba
Jewellery shop robber Jewellery shop robber   See fewer
Fana Thoale
Jewellery shop robber Jewellery shop robber   See fewer
Mandla Mthembu
Jewellery shop robber Jewellery shop robber   See fewer
Fana Mokoena
Man in shacks Man in shacks   See fewer
Michael John Motsogi
Man on Train Man on Train   See fewer
Lindelane Mathonsi
Henry's Band: Keyboard Player Henry's Band: Keyboard Player   See fewer
Jabulane Babs Dube
Henry's Band: Keyboard Player Henry's Band: Keyboard Player   See fewer
Bongani Zanazo
Henry's Band: Drummer Henry's Band: Drummer   See fewer
Luthando Xuma
Henry's Band: Percussionist Henry's Band: Percussionist   See fewer
Alex Ngwenya
Henry's Band: Bass Guitar Henry's Band: Bass Guitar   See fewer
Lydio Mathola
Henry's Band: Lead Guitar Henry's Band: Lead Guitar   See fewer
Xoliswa Ntenza
Henry's Band: Backing Vocals Henry's Band: Backing Vocals   See fewer
Tsepiso Mthembu
Henry's Band: Backing Vocals Henry's Band: Backing Vocals   See fewer
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