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Hijack Stories(2001)
Status: Released
Date: 2001-07-03
63%
4 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
Overview:
A young Soweto actor joins a gang to study up and be more convincing in a gangster role he wants.
Languages: English.
Countries:
France,
Germany,
United Kingdom,
South Africa
ProductionCompanies: 
British Screen Productions
Deutsche Bank
Filmbüro NW
Paradis Films
Schlemmer Film
Septième Production
Xenos Pictures Primedia
Movie: Hijack Stories
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tony Kgoroge
Sox Moraka
Rapulana Seiphemo
Zama
Moshidi Motshegwa
Grace
Makhaola Ndebele
Joe
Owen Sejake
Bra Dan
Robert Whitehead
Casting Director
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