Dangerous Ground
“What he wants is revenge. What he gets is the fight of his life.”
Synopsis
Vusi Madlazi returns to the South African village he left as a young boy to bury his father. He meets up with his brother Ernest, who tells him their other brother Stephen couldn't be contacted. Vusi goes to Johannesburg to find him, but at first can only find his neighbor/girlfriend, Karin, a stripper. Vusi proceeds to learn how conditions have changed since the end of apartheid, not always for the better for black men.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dangerous Ground Theatrical Trailer(1997)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-31
Top Cast
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Ice Cube
Vusi Madlazi
Elizabeth Hurley
Karen
Ving Rhames
Muki
Thokozani Nkosi
Young Vusi
Ron Smerczak
Interrogation Policeman
Wilson Dunster
Heavy Policeman
Sechaba Morojele
Ernest Madlazi
Peter Khubeke
Igqira
Roslyn Morapedi
Vusi's Mother
Mabel Mafuya
Woman
Fana Mokoena
Youth
Maimela Motubatse
Youth
Nkululeko Mabandla
Youth
Robert Whitehead
Sandton Hotel Receptionist
Gresham Phetjaulima
Bellboy
Tony Caprari
Bar Owner
Themsie Times
Black Hooker (as Temsie Times)
Helge Janssen
Crack Dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darrell James Roodt
- Screenplay & Story
- Darrell James Roodt, Greg Latter
- Original Score
- Stanley Clarke
- Original Title
- Dangerous Ground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- French, Polish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Jacaranda Films, Investec Merchant Bank
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darrell James Roodt
Darrell James Roodt, Greg Latter
Stanley Clarke
Paul Gilpin
David Heitner
Patricia Charbonnet, Ice Cube, Gillian Gorfil, Darrell James Roodt
Department Leadership Roster
Darrell James Roodt
Director
Darrell James Roodt
Writer
Greg Latter
Writer
Stanley Clarke
Original Music Composer
Paul Gilpin
Director of Photography
Gillian Gorfil
Producer
Darrell James Roodt
Producer
David Heitner
Editor
Dimitri Repanis
Production Design
Ruy Filipe
Costume Design
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous Ground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dangerous Ground about?
Vusi Madlazi returns to the South African village he left as a young boy to bury his father. He meets up with his brother Ernest, who tells him their other brother Stephen couldn't be contacted. Vusi goes to Johannesburg to find him, but at first can only find his neighbor/girlfriend, Karin, a stripper. Vusi proceeds to learn how conditions have changed since the end of apartheid, not always for the better for black men.
Who directed Dangerous Ground?
Dangerous Ground was directed by Darrell James Roodt.
Who stars in Dangerous Ground?
The principal cast of Dangerous Ground includes Ice Cube, Elizabeth Hurley, Ving Rhames, Thokozani Nkosi, Ron Smerczak.
When was Dangerous Ground released and how long is it?
Dangerous Ground was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Dangerous Ground make at the box office?
Dangerous Ground grossed $3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dangerous Ground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dangerous Ground was composed by Stanley Clarke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dangerous Ground?
Dangerous Ground holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).