The Umbrella Men
“Three Minstrels Walk into a Bank”
Synopsis
A ragtag bunch of musicians are forced to rob a bank during the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival in the hope they will save their iconic, but in-debt nightclub in the Bo Kaap.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Umbrella Men Promo | eOriginal | eVOD
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-09
Top Cast
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Abduragman Adams
Tariek Cupido
Omar Adams
Uncle Percy
Irshaad Ally
The General
Keenan Arrison
Mortimer
Merlin Balie
Angry Cop
Daniel Barnett
Mr. El Fontein
Christian Bennett
Appy
Jaques De Silva
Jerome
Kagiso Lediga
Tendeka
Shuraigh Meyer
World's Loudest Madman
Shamilla Miller
Keisha
Dann-Jaques Mouton
Loukman
Brendan Sean Murray
Monkey Boy
Sobantu Nqayi
Detective
Joey Yusuf Rasdien
Tiger
Bronté Snell
Mila
June van Merch
Aunty Valerie
Rob van Vuuren
Cope
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- John Barker
- Original Title
- The Umbrella Men
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Known Associates Entertainment, Barking Rat Films, ETV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Barker
John Barker
John Barker
Department Leadership Roster
John Barker
Director
John Barker
Writer
John Barker
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Umbrella Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Umbrella Men about?
A ragtag bunch of musicians are forced to rob a bank during the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival in the hope they will save their iconic, but in-debt nightclub in the Bo Kaap.
Who directed The Umbrella Men?
The Umbrella Men was directed by John Barker.
Who stars in The Umbrella Men?
The principal cast of The Umbrella Men includes Abduragman Adams, Omar Adams, Irshaad Ally, Keenan Arrison, Merlin Balie.
When was The Umbrella Men released and how long is it?
The Umbrella Men was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.