The Storekeeper (1998)
An elderly man owns a small, isolated general store, somewhere in rural South Africa. After suffering a series of burglaries, which culminate in the murder of a night-watchman, the Storekeeper finally takes the law into his own hands - with tragic consequences.
Director: Gavin Hood
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: March 6, 1998
Cast
- Yusi Kunene - Thief
- Jerry Mofokeng - Nightwatchman
- Jeremiah Ndlovu - Postman
- Keketso Semoko - Mother
- Arthur Molepo - Policeman
- Ayanda Ncube - Younger girl
- Amanda Dakada - Older girl
- Sam Mofokeng - Gun dealer
- Stuart Wentzel - Gun dealer
- Tsholofelo Matseke - Bride
Screenplay
Cinematography: Johan Scheepers
Editing: Avril Beukes
Production: MoviWorld, Hood Productions, Rook Productions
Country: South Africa
Original Language: en
Themes
Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
ambulance, south africa, revenge, tragedy, murder, wedding, theft
More Films by Director: Gavin Hood
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Storekeeper about?
- An elderly man owns a small, isolated general store, somewhere in rural South Africa. After suffering a series of burglaries, which culminate in the murder of a night-watchman, the Storekeeper finally takes the law into his own hands - with tragic consequences.
- Who directed The Storekeeper?
- The Storekeeper was directed by Gavin Hood.
- Who stars in The Storekeeper?
- The Storekeeper stars Yusi Kunene, Jerry Mofokeng, Jeremiah Ndlovu, Keketso Semoko, Arthur Molepo, Ayanda Ncube.
- How long is The Storekeeper?
- The Storekeeper has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is The Storekeeper?
- The Storekeeper is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Storekeeper produced?
- The Storekeeper was produced in South Africa.
- What are the themes of The Storekeeper?
- The themes of The Storekeeper include: Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.