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Stander

Play trailer Poster for Stander R,  2003,  1h 56m,  Drama/ History Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 72% 60 Reviews Tomatometer 80% 5,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
72% Tomatometer 60 Reviews 80% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
In apartheid-era South Africa, a man (Thomas Jane) robs banks while maintaining his job as a police captain.
Stander

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Critics Consensus

A satisfying account of Stander's life.

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Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness May 4, 2005
B-
A rather entertaining (if style-over-substance) portrait of insane illicitness. Go to Full Review
Geoff Pevere Toronto Star Dec 3, 2004
3/5
Pumped by a soundtrack of period South African funk and dance music, propelled by whiplash montage sequences and rubber-burning Burt Reynolds-issue getaways, Stander is the very definition of good, old-fashioned outlawry. Go to Full Review
Rick Groen Globe and Mail Dec 3, 2004
2.5/4
Stander refuses to take a stand on its own subject matter. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Mar 27, 2017
B-
Cleverly told true story from female Canadian filmmaker Bronwen Hughes. Go to Full Review
Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
3/5
Jeremy C. Fox Pajiba Sep 16, 2005
Jane's performance is a revelation. He is the rare actor who has the looks and the physique of a leading man while retaining the ability to disappear into a character. Go to Full Review
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Hermione R Feb 17, 2019 A must watch if you have any interest in heist movies, are a fan of good action movies, or a fan of classic 70s movie style. The way this movie is shot is beautiful, the color palette, lens filter, costume design and essentially anything visual about this movie is stunning. The acting and writing is all top tier as well. Its a shame this movie isnt more widely known I thought it was near flawless in every way and deserves more recognition. An underrated gem is an understatement. See more
Theodore S Aug 27, 2017 Interesting biopic of a notorious cop turned bank robber, a story I vaguely remember from long ago. Thomas Jane does quite a good job as the title character. See more
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Bronwen Hughes

Director

Thomas Jane

Andre Stander

Dexter Fletcher

Lee McCall

David O'Hara

Allan Heyl

Deborah Kara Unger

Bekkie Stander

Ashley Taylor

Cor van Deventer

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Movie Info

Synopsis In apartheid-era South Africa, a man (Thomas Jane) robs banks while maintaining his job as a police captain.
Director
Bronwen Hughes
Producer
David E. Allen
Distributor
Newmarket Film Group
Production Co
Kismet Film Company, Seven Arts Pictures
Rating
R (Some Sensuality|Some Nudity|Language|Violence)
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
Afrikaans
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 6, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 22, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$19.1K
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Surround
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