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The Number (2017)

Movie 95 min

Drama

After a young protégé's murder confirms a prison gang leader's growing misgivings about his life inside, he joins a reform-minded warden's efforts to improve the prison, eyeing it as a path to early release. Gaining fulfillment and self-worth, he becomes a valued partner in the new changes before explosive gang resistance forces a deadly choice between the gangster he is and the changing man he knows he now is.

Khalo Matabane Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 7, 2017
Runtime
95 min
Budget
$650,000
IMDb
tt6247314
Language
,
Studio
Born Free Media, Tiktak Production

Cast

Mothusi Magano Mothusi Magano Magadien Wentzel Kevin Smith Kevin Smith Jacobs Lemogang Tsipa Lemogang Tsipa Isaac Warren Masemola Warren Masemola Buttons Deon Lotz Deon Lotz Tosein Presley Chweneyagae Presley Chweneyagae China Boy Charlton George Charlton George Rafiq Crystal-Donna Roberts Crystal-Donna Roberts Bridget Terry Pheto Terry Pheto Hakeem Kae-Kazim Hakeem Kae-Kazim Roberto Kyle Roberto Kyle Curly

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Number about?
After a young protégé's murder confirms a prison gang leader's growing misgivings about his life inside, he joins a reform-minded warden's efforts to improve the prison, eyeing it as a path to early release. Gaining fulfillment and self-worth, he becomes a valued partner in the new changes before explosive gang resistance forces a deadly choice between the gangster he is and the changing man he knows he now is.
Who directed The Number?
The Number was directed by Khalo Matabane.
Who stars in The Number?
The Number stars Mothusi Magano, Kevin Smith, Lemogang Tsipa, Warren Masemola.
When was The Number released?
The Number is a 2017 drama film.
Where can I watch The Number?
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