Knuckle City
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Knuckle City (2019)
Crime, Drama, Sports
Set in Mdantsane, Knuckle City follows Dudu Nyakama, a struggling boxer who sees one final shot at success as a way out of poverty and a chance to protect his family. But the fight for a better future is complicated by violence, family loyalties and the cycle of hardship surrounding him.
Film information
- Year
- 2019
- Genre
- Crime, Drama, Sports
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- Xhosa, English
Key credits
- Director
- Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
- Writer
- Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
- Cinematography
- Willie Nel
Cast
Additional cast
Faniswa Yisa
Mother Hen
Patrick Ndlovu
Bra Pat
Sivuyile Ngesi
Goatee
Owen Sejake
Bra Links
Angela Sithole
Minky
Nomhle Nkonyeni
Ma Bokwana
Awethu Hleli
Nosisi
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