Duma
“Some friendships are wilder than others”
Synopsis
An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of a young boy living in South Africa.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Duma (trailer 1)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-09
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Alex Michaeletos
Xan
Campbell Scott
Peter
Mary Makhatho
Thandi
Nthabiseng Kenoshi
Lucille
Hope Davis
Kristin
Jennifer Steyn
Aunt Gwen
Eamonn Walker
Ripkuna
André Stolz
Xan's Teacher
Charlotte Savage
Poetry Student
Clive Scott
Tourist #3 - Eager Man
John Whiteley
Tourist #2
Nadia Kretschmer
Tourist #1
Nicky Rebelo
Coach Nagy
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$995K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.08x
-$11M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carroll Ballard
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Cawthra, Xan Hopcraft, Carol Flint, Karen Janszen, Mark St. Germain, Carol Cawthra Hopcraft
- Original Score
- John Debney, George Acogny
- Original Title
- Duma
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $995K
- Production Studios
- Pandora Pictures, Gaylord Films, John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carroll Ballard
Carol Cawthra, Xan Hopcraft, Carol Flint, Karen Janszen, Mark St. Germain, Carol Cawthra Hopcraft
John Debney, George Acogny
Werner Maritz
T.M. Christopher
Doug Claybourne, Stacy Cohen, Hunt Lowry, John Wells, E.K. Gaylord II
Department Leadership Roster
Carroll Ballard
Director
Carol Cawthra
Writer
Xan Hopcraft
Writer
Carol Flint
Writer
Karen Janszen
Writer
Mark St. Germain
Writer
Carol Cawthra Hopcraft
Writer
T.M. Christopher
Editor
Werner Maritz
Director of Photography
Jayne Forbes
Costume Design
Stacy Cohen
Producer
Hunt Lowry
Producer
John Wells
Producer
E.K. Gaylord II
Producer
Johnny Breedt
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Duma about?
An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of a young boy living in South Africa.
Who directed Duma?
Duma was directed by Carroll Ballard.
Who stars in Duma?
The principal cast of Duma includes Alex Michaeletos, Campbell Scott, Mary Makhatho, Nthabiseng Kenoshi, Hope Davis.
When was Duma released and how long is it?
Duma was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Duma?
Duma had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $995K at the worldwide box office (0.08 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Duma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Duma was composed by John Debney, George Acogny.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Duma?
Duma holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).