Back of the Moon
Synopsis
28 July 1958. Badman, an intellectual and the leader of the most powerful gang in Sophiatown, lives life on his own terms in this crazy, cosmopolitan, half demolished ghetto on the edge of Johannesburg. The gorgeous Eve Msomi, a torch-singer on the brink of an international career, is giving her last concert in the local hall before she travels to London. Tomorrow, legions of police will force the residents of Gerty street out of their homes and they will be trucked to a desolate township, ten miles out of the city. Refusing to face the bleak reality of black South African life, Badman has decided that he will fight to the death for his home. But fate, thrusts Eve Msomi, whom he has loved from a distance, into his orbit. And on this night that bears this beautiful encounter, Badman's gang, The Vipers, sensing his vulnerability, turns on them both.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-08
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angus Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- Libby Dougherty, Angus Gibson
- Original Title
- Back of the Moon
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- The Bomb Shelter Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angus Gibson
Libby Dougherty, Angus Gibson
Department Leadership Roster
Angus Gibson
Director
Libby Dougherty
Writer
Angus Gibson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back of the Moon
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What is Back of the Moon about?
28 July 1958. Badman, an intellectual and the leader of the most powerful gang in Sophiatown, lives life on his own terms in this crazy, cosmopolitan, half demolished ghetto on the edge of Johannesburg. The gorgeous Eve Msomi, a torch-singer on the brink of an international career, is giving her last concert in the local hall before she travels to London. Tomorrow, legions of police will force the residents of Gerty street out of their homes and they will be trucked to a desolate township, ten miles out of the city. Refusing to face the bleak reality of black South African life, Badman has decided that he will fight to the death for his home. But fate, thrusts Eve Msomi, whom he has loved from a distance, into his orbit. And on this night that bears this beautiful encounter, Badman's gang, The Vipers, sensing his vulnerability, turns on them both.
Who directed Back of the Moon?
Back of the Moon was directed by Angus Gibson.
Who stars in Back of the Moon?
The principal cast of Back of the Moon includes Richard Lukunku, Moneoa Moshesh, Lemogang Tsipa, S'Dumo Mtshali, Thomas Gumede.
When was Back of the Moon released and how long is it?
Back of the Moon was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.