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The Gods Must Be Crazy

The Gods Must Be Crazy

Action · Comedy · 1980

A Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane raises havoc among a normally peaceful tribe of African bushmen who believe it to be a utensil of the gods.

Movie details

The Gods Must Be Crazy

“The critics are raving... the natives are restless... and the laughter is non-stop!”

1980 Action · Comedy 1h 49m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.3 / 10

Community rating

A Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane raises havoc among a normally peaceful tribe of African bushmen who believe it to be a utensil of the gods.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Jamie Uys

Written by

Jamie Uys

Marius Weyers

Marius Weyers

Andrew Steyn

Sandra Prinsloo

Sandra Prinsloo

Kate Thompson

N!xau

N!xau

Xi

L

Louw Verwey

Sam Boga

Michael Thys

Michael Thys

Mpudi

N

Nic De Jager

Jack Hind

F

Fanyana H. Sidumo

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Court is in session

Put The Gods Must Be Crazy on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.