Top Cast
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Tony Kgoroge
Sox Moraka
Rapulana Seiphemo
Zama
Moshidi Motshegwa
Grace
Percy Matsemela
Fly
Makhaola Ndebele
Joe
Emily McArthur
Nicky
Owen Sejake
Bra Dan
Harold 'Speedy' Matlhabu
George Lamola
Steve
Robert Whitehead
Casting Director
Seputla Sebogodi
Casting AD
Molemo Maarohanye
Bar youth 1
Nimrod Nkosi
Bar youth 2
Shane Maja
Bar youth 3
Tumisho Masha
Bar youth 4
Arthur Molepo
Brixton cop #1
Carl Beukes
Brixton cop #2
Charlotte Butler
Clinic nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Schmitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Schmitz, Lesego Rampolokeng, Brian Tilley
- Original Score
- Martin Todsharow
- Original Title
- Hijack Stories
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Kingdom, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Black Forest Films, British Screen Productions, BSB, Deutsche Bank, Filmbüro NW, Paradis Films, Schlemmer Film, Septième Production, Xenos Pictures Primedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Schmitz
Oliver Schmitz, Lesego Rampolokeng, Brian Tilley
Martin Todsharow
Michel Amathieu
Oliver Schmitz, Derek Trigg
Philippe Guez, Christoph Hahnheiser
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Schmitz
Director
Oliver Schmitz
Writer
Philippe Guez
Producer
Christoph Hahnheiser
Producer
Martin Todsharow
Original Music Composer
Michel Amathieu
Director of Photography
Oliver Schmitz
Editor
Derek Trigg
Editor
Carmel Collins
Production Design
Antony Stone
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hijack Stories
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hijack Stories about?
A young Soweto actor joins a gang to study up and be more convincing in a gangster role he wants.
Who directed Hijack Stories?
Hijack Stories was directed by Oliver Schmitz.
Who stars in Hijack Stories?
The principal cast of Hijack Stories includes Tony Kgoroge, Rapulana Seiphemo, Moshidi Motshegwa, Percy Matsemela, Makhaola Ndebele.
When was Hijack Stories released and how long is it?
Hijack Stories was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hijack Stories?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hijack Stories was composed by Martin Todsharow.