The Drop
“In the age of post-Covid, minding your own business may not be enough”
Synopsis
Two close friends from film school, Tom and Vongani share an apartment in Maboneng Johannesburg with a sexy high spirited girl, Loretta. Tom is looking for inspiration for his first film script, when a heist takes place in the street below, and a gunman bursts into their apartment. They are taken hostage, but things quickly go wrong and the gunman dies by his own gun. The three friends' lives are turned upside down, when they discover a backpack containing money and a memory stick that every badass in town seems to be after.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Parkinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Parkinson, Athos Kyriakides
- Original Title
- The Drop
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Known Associates Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Parkinson
Jonathan Parkinson, Athos Kyriakides
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Parkinson
Director
Jonathan Parkinson
Writer
Athos Kyriakides
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drop
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What is The Drop about?
Two close friends from film school, Tom and Vongani share an apartment in Maboneng Johannesburg with a sexy high spirited girl, Loretta. Tom is looking for inspiration for his first film script, when a heist takes place in the street below, and a gunman bursts into their apartment. They are taken hostage, but things quickly go wrong and the gunman dies by his own gun. The three friends' lives are turned upside down, when they discover a backpack containing money and a memory stick that every badass in town seems to be after.
Who directed The Drop?
The Drop was directed by Jonathan Parkinson.
Who stars in The Drop?
The principal cast of The Drop includes Makgotso M, Bonko Khoza, Garion Dowds, Siyabonga Xaba, Didintle Khunou.
When was The Drop released and how long is it?
The Drop was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.