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Beyond the River

  • 2017
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
295
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Beyond the River (2017)
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Inspired by the true story of Siseko Ntondini and Piers Cruickshanks, who together won gold in the 2014 Dusi Canoe Marathon,"Beyond the River" delivers a nail-biting adventure story about th... Read allInspired by the true story of Siseko Ntondini and Piers Cruickshanks, who together won gold in the 2014 Dusi Canoe Marathon,"Beyond the River" delivers a nail-biting adventure story about the triumph of the human spirit.Inspired by the true story of Siseko Ntondini and Piers Cruickshanks, who together won gold in the 2014 Dusi Canoe Marathon,"Beyond the River" delivers a nail-biting adventure story about the triumph of the human spirit.

  • Director
    • Craig Freimond
  • Writers
    • Craig Freimond
    • Robbie Thorpe
  • Stars
    • Lemogang Tsipa
    • Grant Swanby
    • Israel Matseke-Zulu
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    295
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Craig Freimond
    • Writers
      • Craig Freimond
      • Robbie Thorpe
    • Stars
      • Lemogang Tsipa
      • Grant Swanby
      • Israel Matseke-Zulu
    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Lemogang Tsipa
    • Duma
    Grant Swanby
    Grant Swanby
    • Steve Andrews
    Israel Matseke-Zulu
    • Oupa
    • (as Israel Sipho Matseke Zulu)
    Emily Child
    • Annie Andrews
    Kgosi Mongake
    • Zama
    Garth Breytenbach
    Garth Breytenbach
    • Dan
    Nobuhle Zwane
    • Mandisa
    Simo Mogwaza
    • Mandla
    • (as Simo Magwaza)
    Paul du Toit
    Paul du Toit
    • Eddie
    Olis Mavuso
    • Zwelibanzi
    Ben Voss
    • Geoff
    Mary Twala
    Mary Twala
    • Gogo
    Esmeralda Bihl
    • Gail
    • (as Esmerelda Bihl)
    • Director
      • Craig Freimond
    • Writers
      • Craig Freimond
      • Robbie Thorpe
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    • Trivia
      The movie shows Steve teaching at an all-boys school, but the real-life Piers teaches at a co-educational school.
    • Quotes

      Oupa: I don't believe in guns. I believe in guys like you.

    User reviews4

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    10/10

    Gave me goosebumps

    You can make this stuff up, real, true, honest movie. This is what South Africa is about. Great movie, great acting, great directing and great cinematography. One to see
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    • May 30, 2018
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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2017 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
    • Languages
      • English
      • Zulu
    • Production companies
      • Heartlines
      • Quizzical Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $200,440
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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