Proteus (2003)
Overview
An exquisite period piece that skillfully explores the intersections of sex, race and politics takes place in 18th century South Africa, telling the passionate (true) story of two men caught in an unjust system rife with racism, homophobia and cruelty.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.637 |
Directed By
John Greyson
Jack Lewis
TOP CAST
Rouxnet Brown
Claas Blank
Neil Sandilands
Rijkhaart Jacobsz
Shaun Smyth
Virgil Niven
Kristen Thomson
Kate
Tessa Jubber
Elize
Terry Norton
Betsy
Adrienne Pearce
Tinnie
Robin Smith
Munster
Deon Lotz
Govener
Grant Swanby
Willer
Brett Goldin
Lourens
AJ Van der Merwe
Settler
Jeroen Kranenburg
Scholz
Johan Jacobs
Nama Prisoner
Katrina Kaffer
Kaness
Kwanda Malunga
Claas (age 10)
Illias Moseko
Claas's Grandfather
Andre Lindveldt
Minstrel
Peter van Heerden
Soldier
Jane Rademeyer
Niven's Wife
Andre Odendaal
Floris
Lola Dollimore
Niven's Daughter
Colin le Roux
Hendrik
Andre Rousseau
De Mepesche
Edwin Angless
Hangman
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