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Hunting Emma

Original title: Jagveld
  • 2017
  • TV-14
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.6K
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Leandie du Randt in Hunting Emma (2017)
Gentle, beautiful, pacifist Emma witnesses a murder in the wild. Six violent men killing a cop in cold blood. So, they hunt her like an animal in the desolate Karoo. She should have been easy prey. But life is full of surprises
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Gentle, beautiful pacifist Emma witnesses a murder in the wild - six violent men killing a cop in cold blood. They hunt her like an animal in the desolate Karoo. She should have been easy pr... Read allGentle, beautiful pacifist Emma witnesses a murder in the wild - six violent men killing a cop in cold blood. They hunt her like an animal in the desolate Karoo. She should have been easy prey. But life is full of surprisesGentle, beautiful pacifist Emma witnesses a murder in the wild - six violent men killing a cop in cold blood. They hunt her like an animal in the desolate Karoo. She should have been easy prey. But life is full of surprises

  • Director
    • Byron Davis
  • Writer
    • Deon Meyer
  • Stars
    • Leandie du Randt
    • Neels van Jaarsveld
    • Tim Theron
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    1.6K
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    • Director
      • Byron Davis
    • Writer
      • Deon Meyer
    • Stars
      • Leandie du Randt
      • Neels van Jaarsveld
      • Tim Theron
    • 55User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Leandie du Randt
    Leandie du Randt
    • Emma Le Roux
    • (as Leandie du Randt Bosch)
    Neels van Jaarsveld
    • Bosman
    Tim Theron
    Tim Theron
    • Baz
    Bouwer Bosch
    • Jay
    Edwin van der Walt
    • Boela
    Danie Putter
    • AJ
    Luan Jacobs
    • Piet
    Tertius Meintjes
    • Jacques Le Roux
    Drikus Volschenk
    Drikus Volschenk
    • Constable De Wit
    Albert Maritz
    • Manie Senekal
    Lee-Ann Van Rooi
    • Mrs. Carlisle
    Beulah Van Den Heever
    • Young Emma
    Nicole Du Toit
    • Younger Emma
    Hasna Van Wyk
    • Saartjie
    Chanel Van Heever
    • Naomi
    • Director
      • Byron Davis
    • Writer
      • Deon Meyer
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    User reviews55

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    8Foutainoflife

    Much Better Than Expected

    Emma hates violence and has even called a timeout in her relationship after her guy struck a fella who hit him. Totally self defense but she doesn't like it. She is on her way to Karoo to spend some time with her father when her car breaks down and she sees a group of drug runners kill a police officer. She is spotted by the men and must now fight for her life.

    Came across this by chance and I was pleased with it. While it isn't a film that hasn't been done, it was done well. The main actress isn't someone I am familiar with but she did a great job with her role. The story didn't have a whole lot of depth but the details they chose to portray were well suited.

    I'm glad I came across it. I take my chances with films like this. There are some that are real bummers but when I find one I enjoyed it is worth it. This is one of those.
    6moniqueritley

    Worn out writing

    8/10 for the camera work 3/10 for the writing(cliche) 6/10 for the main actress 4/10 for the rest of the cast 7/10 for her car(he broke down well) 6/10 for the entire movie because mainly the camera work and main actress that got me to finish the movie

    As a South African I try not to be bias when it comes to our films but I tend to favour our writing but this storyline has been exhausted by hollywood ,let's try again though,same leading actress,producer and camera crew
    7surfisfun

    good chick against bad guies flick

    Good cast. above average in the revenge style movie. main actress physical . recommended. enjoy. saw wt English subs.
    8thijsflix

    Great tension and cinematography. Perfect in its genre.

    I like movies that get you from the start and this is one of them. The tension is kept till the end, even as the story takes a few unlikely turns here and there.

    The cinematography is just great and really adds to the story; watching this will put you in that wide and deserted area on a hot summer day. This movie is perfect in its genre.
    6rsridhar2005

    TREAT YOUR DAUGHTER AS A SON

    After watching this South African movie, I want to say just just one thing; treat your daughter as a son and teach her to be ruthless with the scums of the society. The lead character Emma, played her part well. No histrionics. Well-made and well-acted character.

    While there is nothing new in the story line to rave about, the dreary location suits the mood of the film. Except the main baddie, other actors, as henchmen, are just plain useless. The father character of Emma ambles along, describing her.

    Watchable movie. Nothing great, but still worth watching once, especially with your daughter, if you are blessed with one.

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    • Goofs
      As Emma is being chased by the six men, at one time she looks thorough the binoculars but in inverted position.
    • Quotes

      Emma Le Roux: My favorite kind of kitchen work... Ironing.

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
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    • Language
      • Afrikaans
    • Also known as
      • Jagveld
    • Filming locations
      • Loxton, South Africa
    • Production company
      • Karoo Film Company
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    • Budget
      • ZAR 6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $135,328
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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