Five Fingers for Marseilles
“There are no good men”
Synopsis
Years ago, the young Five Fingers fought for the rural town of Marseilles against brutal police oppression. Now, after fleeing in disgrace, Tau, one of them, returns to Marseilles, seeking only a peaceful life. When he finds the town under new threat, he must reluctantly fight to free it.
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Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-13
Top Cast
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Vuyo Dabula
Tau
Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele
Lerato
Hamilton Dlamini
Sepoko
Mduduzi Mabaso
Luyanda
Aubrey Poolo
Unathi
Kenneth Nkosi
Bongani
Lizwi Vilakazi
Sizwe
Jerry Mofokeng
Jonah
Warren Masemola
Thuto
Dean Fourie
Honest John
Kenneth Fok
Wei
Anthony Oseyemi
Congo
Brendon Daniels
Slim Sixteen
Toka Mtabane
Young Tau
Vuyo Novokoza
Young Lerato
Ntsika Tiyo
Zulu
Sibusiso Bottoman
Young Bongani
Abongile Sithole
Young Unathi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 7, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Matthews
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Drummond
- Original Score
- James Matthes
- Original Title
- Five Fingers for Marseilles
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Sotho, Afrikaans, Mandarin, Xhosa, English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- The Be Phat Motel Film Company, Game 7 Films, Stage 5 Films, Above the Clouds
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Matthews
Sean Drummond, Michael Matthews
James Matthes
Shaun Harley Lee
Daniel Mitchell
Dumi Gumbi, Joshua A. Green, Asger Hussain, Jeff Hoffman, Yaron Schwartzman
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Lewis
Production Design
Daniel Mitchell
Editor
Craig Parker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Pierre Vienings
Costume Design
Asger Hussain
Producer
Yaron Schwartzman
Producer
Michael Matthews
Director
Michael Matthews
Producer
Sean Drummond
Producer
Shaun Harley Lee
Director of Photography
James Matthes
Original Music Composer
Sean Drummond
Screenplay
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 Five Fingers for Marseilles
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What is Five Fingers for Marseilles about?
Years ago, the young Five Fingers fought for the rural town of Marseilles against brutal police oppression. Now, after fleeing in disgrace, Tau, one of them, returns to Marseilles, seeking only a peaceful life. When he finds the town under new threat, he must reluctantly fight to free it.
Who directed Five Fingers for Marseilles?
Five Fingers for Marseilles was directed by Michael Matthews.
Who stars in Five Fingers for Marseilles?
The principal cast of Five Fingers for Marseilles includes Vuyo Dabula, Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele, Hamilton Dlamini, Mduduzi Mabaso, Aubrey Poolo.
When was Five Fingers for Marseilles released and how long is it?
Five Fingers for Marseilles was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Five Fingers for Marseilles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Five Fingers for Marseilles was composed by James Matthes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Five Fingers for Marseilles?
Five Fingers for Marseilles holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).