Disgrace
Synopsis
Disgrace is the story of a South African professor of English who loses everything: his reputation, his job, his peace of mind, his good looks, his dreams of artistic success, and finally even his ability to protect his cherished daughter. After having an affair with a student, he moves to the Eastern Cape, where he gets caught up in a mess of post-apartheid politics.
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Disgrace (2008) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-07
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John Malkovich
David Lurie
Jessica Haines
Lucy Lurie
Ériq Ebouaney
Petrus
Fiona Press
Bev Shaw
Antoinette Engel
Melanie Isaacs
Natalie Becker
Soraya
Antonio Fisher
Sidney - Student
Isabella De Villiers
Mrs. Cundell - Student
Cindy Mkaza
Mrs. Mbeti - Student
Liezl de Kock
Student Director
Charles Tertiens
Ryan
David Dennis
Mr. Isaacs
Paula Arundell
Dr. Farodia Rassool
Anne Looby
Rosalind
David Ritchie
Manas Mathbane
Monroe Reimers
Hakim
Bulelwa Freer
Secretary
Alana Louise Bowden
Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Jacobs
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Maria Monticelli
- Original Score
- Antony Partos
- Original Title
- Disgrace
- Country of Origin
- Australia, South Africa, Netherlands, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Newbridge Film Capital, Fortissimo Films, Wild Strawberries, Whitest Pouring Films, DO Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Jacobs
Anna Maria Monticelli, J.M. Coetzee
Antony Partos
Steve Arnold
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Jacobs
Director
J.M. Coetzee
Writer
Anna Maria Monticelli
Screenplay
Steve Arnold
Director of Photography
Antony Partos
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Disgrace
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What is Disgrace about?
Disgrace is the story of a South African professor of English who loses everything: his reputation, his job, his peace of mind, his good looks, his dreams of artistic success, and finally even his ability to protect his cherished daughter. After having an affair with a student, he moves to the Eastern Cape, where he gets caught up in a mess of post-apartheid politics.
Who directed Disgrace?
Disgrace was directed by Steve Jacobs.
Who stars in Disgrace?
The principal cast of Disgrace includes John Malkovich, Jessica Haines, Ériq Ebouaney, Fiona Press, Antoinette Engel.
When was Disgrace released and how long is it?
Disgrace was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Disgrace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Disgrace was composed by Antony Partos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Disgrace?
Disgrace holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).