Shepherds and Butchers

Name: Shepherds and Butchers
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017
Duration: 106 min
Cast: Steve Coogan, Andrea Riseborough, Garion Dowds, Marcel Van Heerden, Deon Lotz

2017 · 106 min · Director: Oliver Schmitz

Shepherds and Butchers (2017) is a drama, directed by Oliver Schmitz. It stars Steve Coogan and Andrea Riseborough. Its search for justice plays out in the courtroom. The 106-minute film holds an audience score of 6.3/10.

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Cast

Steve Coogan

Andrea Riseborough

Garion Dowds

Marcel Van Heerden

Deon Lotz E Eduan van Jaarsveldt

What Shepherds and Butchers Is About

South Africa in the final years of apartheid. Leon, a nineteen year old warder from the death row wing, stands trial for shooting seven black men. The lawyer who takes his defence, played by Steve Coogan, argues the case not as murder but as the consequence of a teenager having been made to assist at execution after execution, which turns the courtroom into a trial of capital punishment itself. Oliver Schmitz directed it from Chris Marnewick's novel, which drew on a real case. The hangings are shown at length and the film does not soften them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shepherds and Butchers about?

South Africa in the final years of apartheid. Leon, a nineteen year old warder from the death row wing, stands trial for shooting seven black men.

Where can I watch Shepherds and Butchers?

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How long is Shepherds and Butchers?

Shepherds and Butchers runs for 106 minutes (1h 46m).

When did Shepherds and Butchers come out?

Shepherds and Butchers was released in 2017.

Who directed Shepherds and Butchers?

Shepherds and Butchers was directed by Oliver Schmitz.

Who stars in Shepherds and Butchers?

Shepherds and Butchers stars Steve Coogan, Andrea Riseborough, Garion Dowds, Marcel Van Heerden.

What is Shepherds and Butchers's rating?

Shepherds and Butchers holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.