Five Fingers for Marseilles
Seen it?2018 | 121 min | Western, Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Insomnia or Point Blank, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Years ago, the young Five Fingers fought for the rural town of Marseilles against brutal police oppression. Now, after fleeing in disgrace, Tau, one of them, returns to Marseilles, seeking only a peaceful life. When he finds the town under new threat, he must reluctantly fight to free it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Matthews
- Vuyo DabulaTau
- Zethu Dlomo-MphahleleLerato
- Hamilton DlaminiSepoko
- Mduduzi MabasoLuyanda
- Aubrey PooloUnathi
- Kenneth NkosiBongani
- Lizwi VilakaziSizwe
- Jerry MofokengJonah
- Warren MasemolaThuto
- Dean FourieHonest John