Jerusalema

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Jerusalema

R

2008

1h 58m

Action

Crime

Drama

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77%

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22 Reviews

79%

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500+ Ratings

A petty crook (Rapulana Seiphemo) builds a criminal empire in Johannesburg, but an escalating war with a drug lord and police pressure threaten to shut him down.

Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

The film captures the strife tearing the city apart, and how one man fought against the system and won in his own way, on his terms.

Rated: B+

Sep 12, 2017

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Lee Griffiths

Little White Lies

Despite the familiar ground, Ralph Ziman manages to orchestrate an engrossing and energetic film full of memorable characters and a wicked soundtrack.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 16, 2010

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Sadly things unwind and the movie loses power with covert special pleading for the wiseguy protagonist, who is supposed to be morally superior to obviously vindictive white cops or evil drug dealer rivals.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 8, 2010

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Andrea Hubert

NME (New Musical Express)

Rooting for the bad guys all the way...

Rated: 3.5/5

May 19, 2021

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Ed Scheid

Boxoffice Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Aug 27, 2010

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Sophie Ivan

Film4

It's hard not to feel such complex, dramatically rich subject matter merits a less prosaic treatment.

Jul 20, 2010

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Jeffrey N

Absolutely one of my favorite movies of all time, very inspiring movie it get me excited every time I watch it. Multi layered story. I hope everyone gets to watch this movie 🍿

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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Lungelo H

still one of the greatest movies to come out of south africa. should have won an oscar !!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/19/24

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Audience Member

Truly defines the city of Johannesburg

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

Interesting and engaging

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

Like the African version of lost stock and two smoking barrels.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

This movie is on par with city of god

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Synopsis

A petty crook (Rapulana Seiphemo) builds a criminal empire in Johannesburg, but an escalating war with a drug lord and police pressure threaten to shut him down.

Director: Ralph Ziman
Producer: Tendeka Matatu, Ralph Ziman
Screenwriter: Ralph Ziman
Production Co: Muti Films
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content|Language|Drug Use|Violence)
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 15, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.0K
Runtime: 1h 58m