Kite
“Never underestimate a girl with nothing to lose.”
Synopsis
When Sawa's mother and policeman father are found victims of a grisly double homicide, she begins a ruthless pursuit for the man who murdered them. With the help of her father's ex-partner, Karl Aker, and a mysterious friend from her past, she becomes a merciless teen assassin, blasting her way through the dark world of human trafficking only to uncover a devastating truth
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-06
Top Cast
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Samuel L. Jackson
Lieutenant Karl Aker
Callan McAuliffe
Oburi
India Eisley
Sawa
Carl Beukes
Vic Thornhill
Jaco Muller
Mikhal Kratsov
Terence Bridgett
Staggie / Sascha Steyns
Zane Meas
The Emir
Deon Lotz
Detective Prinsloo
DeVille Vannik
Numbers Punk
Russel Savadier
Old Boy
Cassiel Eatock-Winnik
Young Sawa
Liam J. Stratton
Sawa's Father
Annabel Linder
Elderly Woman
Christina Storm
Sawa's Mother
Jane Van Der Westhuizen
Urchin Girl
Kenneth Nta
Thornhill Bodyguards
Craig Macrae
Thornhill Bodyguards
Jody Abrahams
Henrik Pillay Pillay a / k / a Jeppie
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 14, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Ziman
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Cox
- Original Score
- Paul Hepker
- Original Title
- Kite
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Detalle Films, Videovision Entertainment, Distant Horizon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Ziman
Brian Cox, Yasuomi Umetsu
Paul Hepker
Lance Gewer
Megan Gill
Moisés Cosío, Brian Cox, Gerardo Gatica, Alberto Muffelmann, Anant Singh
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Ziman
Director
Brian Cox
Screenplay
Moisés Cosío
Producer
Brian Cox
Producer
Gerardo Gatica
Producer
Alberto Muffelmann
Producer
Anant Singh
Producer
Megan Gill
Editor
Willie Botha
Production Design
Ruy Filipe
Costume Design
Francois Grobbelaar
Stunt Coordinator
Lance Gewer
Director of Photography
Paul Hepker
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Kite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kite about?
When Sawa's mother and policeman father are found victims of a grisly double homicide, she begins a ruthless pursuit for the man who murdered them. With the help of her father's ex-partner, Karl Aker, and a mysterious friend from her past, she becomes a merciless teen assassin, blasting her way through the dark world of human trafficking only to uncover a devastating truth
Who directed Kite?
Kite was directed by Ralph Ziman.
Who stars in Kite?
The principal cast of Kite includes Samuel L. Jackson, Callan McAuliffe, India Eisley, Carl Beukes, Jaco Muller.
When was Kite released and how long is it?
Kite was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Kite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kite was composed by Paul Hepker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kite?
Kite holds official age classifications: 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.).