The Gods Must Be Crazy(1980)
“The critics are raving... the natives are restless... and the laughter is non-stop!”
Overview
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
Studio
CAT Films
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$200M
Cast
Marius Weyers
as Andrew Steyn
Sandra Prinsloo
as Kate Thompson
N!xau
as Xi
Louw Verwey
as Sam Boga
Michael Thys
as Mpudi
Nic De Jager
as Jack Hind
Fanyana H. Sidumo
as Card 1
Joe Seakatsie
as Card 2
Brian O'Shaughnessy
as Mr. Thompson
Ken Gampu
as President
Paddy O'Byrne
as Narrator (voice)
Graham Armitage
as The Reverend (voice) (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
Tswana
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$200M
Production Companies
CAT Films • Mimosa Films
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Where can I watch The Gods Must Be Crazy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980).
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 and released in 1980. It is a action, comedy film.
How long is The Gods Must Be Crazy?▼
The Gods Must Be Crazy has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in The Gods Must Be Crazy?▼
The cast of The Gods Must Be Crazy includes Marius Weyers as Andrew Steyn, Sandra Prinsloo as Kate Thompson, N!xau as Xi, Louw Verwey as Sam Boga, Michael Thys as Mpudi and more.
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