Searching for Sugar Man(2012)
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Overview
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.
Director
Malik Bendjelloul
Studio
Passion Pictures
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Stephen Segerman
as Self
Rodriguez
as Self
Regan Rodriguez
as Self
Eva Rodriguez
as Self
Mike Theodore
as Self
Dennis Coffey
as Self
Sandra Rodriguez-Kennedy
as Self
Clarence Avant
as Self
Steve Rowland
as Self
Malik Bendjelloul
as Self (uncredited)
Dan DiMaggio
as Self
Jerome Ferretti
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Passion Pictures • Red Box Films • Canfield Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Searching for Sugar Man?▼
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What is Searching for Sugar Man about?▼
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.
Who directed Searching for Sugar Man?▼
Searching for Sugar Man was directed by Malik Bendjelloul and released in 2012. It is a music, documentary film.
How long is Searching for Sugar Man?▼
Searching for Sugar Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in Searching for Sugar Man?▼
The cast of Searching for Sugar Man includes Stephen Segerman as Self, Rodriguez as Self, Regan Rodriguez as Self, Eva Rodriguez as Self, Mike Theodore as Self and more.
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