Shepherds and Butchers
“Death belongs to God alone”
Synopsis
A lawyer takes on a case of a prison guard in South Africa who is traumatized by the executions he's witnessed.
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Shepherds and Butchers - International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-28
Top Cast
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Steve Coogan
John Weber
Andrea Riseborough
Kathleen Marais
Garion Dowds
Leon Labuschagne
Marcel Van Heerden
Justice J. P. van Zyl
Deon Lotz
Warrant Officer Rautenbach
Eduan van Jaarsveldt
Pedrie Wierda
Lauren Steyn
Liesl Weber
Robert Hobbs
Pierre De Villiers
Inge Beckmann
John's Sister
Brett Williams
Tennis partner
Carel Nel
Karel Niemand
De Klerk Oelofse
Eben Christiaan Coetzee
Rob van Vuuren
Prison Medical Officer
Matthew Dylan Roberts
Investigation Officer (as Matthew Roberts)
Mbulelo Grootboom
Condemned Man
Nicola Hanekom
Dr. Schlebusch
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 31, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Schmitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Marnewick, Brian Cox
- Original Score
- Paul Hepker
- Original Title
- Shepherds and Butchers
- Country of Origin
- Germany, South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Videovision Entertainment, Distant Horizon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Schmitz
Chris Marnewick, Brian Cox
Paul Hepker
Leah Striker
Megan Gill
Brian Cox, Anant Singh
Department Leadership Roster
Leah Striker
Director of Photography
Oliver Schmitz
Director
Paul Hepker
Original Music Composer
Brian Cox
Producer
Anant Singh
Producer
Megan Gill
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shepherds and Butchers
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What is Shepherds and Butchers about?
A lawyer takes on a case of a prison guard in South Africa who is traumatized by the executions he's witnessed.
Who directed Shepherds and Butchers?
Shepherds and Butchers was directed by Oliver Schmitz.
Who stars in Shepherds and Butchers?
The principal cast of Shepherds and Butchers includes Steve Coogan, Andrea Riseborough, Garion Dowds, Marcel Van Heerden, Deon Lotz.
When was Shepherds and Butchers released and how long is it?
Shepherds and Butchers was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Shepherds and Butchers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shepherds and Butchers was composed by Paul Hepker.
Is Shepherds and Butchers based on a book or true story?
Shepherds and Butchers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chris Marnewick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shepherds and Butchers?
Shepherds and Butchers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).