The Number
Synopsis
After a young protégé's murder confirms a prison gang leader's growing misgivings about his life inside, he joins a reform-minded warden's efforts to improve the prison, eyeing it as a path to early release. Gaining fulfillment and self-worth, he becomes a valued partner in the new changes before explosive gang resistance forces a deadly choice between the gangster he is and the changing man he knows he now is.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$650K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Khalo Matabane
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Ian Johnson
- Original Title
- The Number
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $650K
- Production Studios
- Born Free Media, Tiktak Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Khalo Matabane
Paul Ian Johnson, Jonny Steinberg
Carolyn Carew
Department Leadership Roster
Khalo Matabane
Director
Paul Ian Johnson
Screenplay
Carolyn Carew
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Number
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What is The Number about?
After a young protégé's murder confirms a prison gang leader's growing misgivings about his life inside, he joins a reform-minded warden's efforts to improve the prison, eyeing it as a path to early release. Gaining fulfillment and self-worth, he becomes a valued partner in the new changes before explosive gang resistance forces a deadly choice between the gangster he is and the changing man he knows he now is.
Who directed The Number?
The Number was directed by Khalo Matabane.
Who stars in The Number?
The principal cast of The Number includes Mothusi Magano, Kevin Smith, Lemogang Tsipa, Warren Masemola, Deon Lotz.
When was The Number released and how long is it?
The Number was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is The Number based on a book or true story?
The Number is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jonny Steinberg".