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The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980)
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Release Date:
21 August 1981 (Norway) moreTagline:
At last, a comedy everyone can laugh with! morePlot:
A Sho in the Kalahari desert encounters technology for the first time--in the shape of a Coke bottle... more | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Such a likable movie... moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Marius Weyers | ... | Andrew Steyn |
| Sandra Prinsloo | ... | Kate Thompson |
| N!xau | ... | Xixo |
| Louw Verwey | ... | Sam Boga |
| Michael Thys | ... | Mpudi |
| Nic De Jager | ... | Jack Hind |
| Fanyana H. Sidumo | ... | Card 1 |
| Joe Seakatsie | ... | Card 2 |
| Brian O'Shaughnessy | ... | Mr. Thompson |
| Vera Blacker | ... | Mrs. Thompson |
| Ken Gampu | ... | President |
| Paddy O'Byrne | ... | Narrator (voice) |
| Jamie Uys | ... | The Reverend |
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Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
109 minCountry:
BotswanaColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
South Korea:12 | Iceland:L | Argentina:Atp | Finland:S | Germany:12 | Norway:11 (re-rating) | Norway:12 (original rating) | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:15 | UK:A (original rating) | USA:PGFilming Locations:
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Didn't receive a major U.S. release until 1984. moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the final romance scene, as Steyn gets out of the jeep, the back of his shirt is sweaty. A few seconds later, as he is speaking with Kate, it is not. moreQuotes:
Xixo: [after picking up a shotgun] This is a strange-looking stick. Did it grow on a tree? moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Monster A-Go-Go (#5.21)" (1993) moreFAQ
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Don't be put off by the talk of poor production values, bad dubbing, goofy Benny Hill-esque slapstick, and questionable acting. Once you get a look at the enormous smile on Xi's face, you'll forget all of that. This is one of the most gentle, pleasant, and likable movies I've seen in a long time (all of that in a good way).
I'd always heard about it, but somehow managed to miss it over the years. Finally saw it this weekend, and it's a real gem.
For you DVD viewers, there's a documentary with interview footage of Xi. The only problem--no subtitles! Some bozo obviously blew it on the transfer, making it possibly the most frustrating doc ever produced...Be warned!