The Hobo
Synopsis
Two Hobos were once each extraordinary men until life’s tribulations tragically tripped them both up. Dumasani used to be a renowned professional boxer, but after losing an important match, he fell into a downward spiral of depression and alcohol abuse, until ultimately landing up on the streets. Similarly, Jabulani used to be a great detective with numerous successful cases to his name, but after losing his wife and family through a nasty divorce, he too found solace at the bottom of a bottle and woke up one day to find himself homeless on the streets.
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- Director
- Tony Cunningham
- Original Title
- The Hobo
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Cyesta Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Cunningham
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Cunningham
Director
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What is The Hobo about?
Two Hobos were once each extraordinary men until life’s tribulations tragically tripped them both up. Dumasani used to be a renowned professional boxer, but after losing an important match, he fell into a downward spiral of depression and alcohol abuse, until ultimately landing up on the streets. Similarly, Jabulani used to be a great detective with numerous successful cases to his name, but after losing his wife and family through a nasty divorce, he too found solace at the bottom of a bottle and woke up one day to find himself homeless on the streets.
Who directed The Hobo?
The Hobo was directed by Tony Cunningham.
Who stars in The Hobo?
The principal cast of The Hobo includes Jabulani Luthuli, Vincent Vilakazi, Dumisani Shongwe.
When was The Hobo released and how long is it?
The Hobo was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.