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The Storekeeper

1998-03-06 · 22 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Drama

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.

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Directors
Gavin Hood
Production companies
MoviWorld, Hood Productions, Rook Productions
Countries
South Africa
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yusi KuneneThief
Jerry MofokengJerry MofokengNightwatchman
Jeremiah NdlovuPostman
Keketso SemokoKeketso SemokoMother
Arthur MolepoPoliceman
Ayanda NcubeYounger girl
Amanda DakadaOlder girl
Sam MofokengGun dealer
Stuart WentzelGun dealer
Tsholofelo MatsekeBride
Gift LeotlelaGroom
Winston NtshonaWinston NtshonaThe Storekeeper

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