Mr Bones
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Mr. Bones is a 2001 slapstick
comedy film
made and set in South Africa
. Leon Schuster
, well-known figure in the South African film industry, starred in the title role. He also created the story and co-wrote the screenplay. The film sets African "tradition" in opposition to forces of ambition and greed in contemporary South Africa, and plays on reversals of racial stereotypes for its humour.
The film grossed R33 million, making it the highest grossing South African film of all time, until it was beaten by its sequel, Mr Bones 2: Back from the Past
(grossing R35 million), itself only surpassed by Titanic
in South Africa's box-office history.
Golf Challenge. When Bones arrives there, two worlds crash into each other: While he doesn't get along with modern life, the Americans are astonished about his behaviour and the underdevelopment of the country. Extra trouble is caused by Bones' search for the prince and several bets on the Golf Challenge making its result very important.
Slapstick
Slapstick is a type of comedy involving exaggerated violence and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense.- Origins :The phrase comes from the batacchio or bataccio — called the 'slap stick' in English — a club-like object composed of two wooden slats used in Commedia dell'arte...
comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
made and set in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. Leon Schuster
Leon Schuster
Leon Ernest "Schuks" Schuster is a South African filmmaker, comedian, actor, presenter and singer.- Early life :Schuster was drawn to the filmmaking process at an early age...
, well-known figure in the South African film industry, starred in the title role. He also created the story and co-wrote the screenplay. The film sets African "tradition" in opposition to forces of ambition and greed in contemporary South Africa, and plays on reversals of racial stereotypes for its humour.
The film grossed R33 million, making it the highest grossing South African film of all time, until it was beaten by its sequel, Mr Bones 2: Back from the Past
Mr Bones 2: Back from the Past
Mr Bones 2: Back from the Past is a 2008 comedy film directed by Gray Hofmeyr, co-written by Gray Hofmeyr and Leon Schuster and starring Leon Schuster, Tongayi Chirisa, Leeanda Reddy, Kaseran Pillay, Meren Reddy...
(grossing R35 million), itself only surpassed by Titanic
Titanic (1997 film)
Titanic is a 1997 American epic romance and disaster film directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. A fictionalized account of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, it stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson, Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater and Billy Zane as Rose's fiancé, Cal...
in South Africa's box-office history.
Synopsis
It pertains to an African kingdom, possibly one of the former Homelands, and the quest for an heir of its throne. The king's prophesier, Mr Bones, travels north to Sun City, to look for the king's only (extramarital) son. At the same time, some Americans journey to Sun City for the annual NedbankNedbank
Nedbank is one of the largest banks in South Africa; however it is one of the newest banks to be incorporated in South Africa. It is headquartered in Johannesburg...
Golf Challenge. When Bones arrives there, two worlds crash into each other: While he doesn't get along with modern life, the Americans are astonished about his behaviour and the underdevelopment of the country. Extra trouble is caused by Bones' search for the prince and several bets on the Golf Challenge making its result very important.
Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
- Gray HofmeyrGray HofmeyrGray Hofmeyr is a South African film and television director.In a career that spans almost three decades, Hofmeyr's films have touched many themes and genres.-Biography:...
: screenplay - Greg Latter: screenplay
- Leon SchusterLeon SchusterLeon Ernest "Schuks" Schuster is a South African filmmaker, comedian, actor, presenter and singer.- Early life :Schuster was drawn to the filmmaking process at an early age...
: screenplay - Leon SchusterLeon SchusterLeon Ernest "Schuks" Schuster is a South African filmmaker, comedian, actor, presenter and singer.- Early life :Schuster was drawn to the filmmaking process at an early age...
: story
Cast (in credits order)
- Leon SchusterLeon SchusterLeon Ernest "Schuks" Schuster is a South African filmmaker, comedian, actor, presenter and singer.- Early life :Schuster was drawn to the filmmaking process at an early age...
.... Mr. Bones - David Ramsey .... Vince Lee
- Aldrovandra Cotton .... Trader Viking
- Faizon LoveFaizon LoveFaizon Andre Love is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for roles in the films Friday, Elf, Made, and Couples Retreat.-Life and career:...
.... Pudbedder - Robert Whitehead .... Zach Devlin
- Jane Benney .... Laleti
Remainder of cast (alphabetically listed)
- Fem Belling .... Helicopter Pilot
- Fats Bookholane .... King Tsonga
- Zack Du PlessisZack du PlessisZack du Plessis is a South African actor famous for his roles as Hendrik van Tonder in Orkney Snork Nie and as Frikkadel in Vetkoekpaleis. He died on 15 June 2011.-Filmography:* Winter van 14 Julie 1977* Pretoria, O Pretoria 1979...
.... Farmer - Ipeleng Matlhaku .... Lindiwe
- Jerry Mofokeng .... Sangoma
- Craig MorrisCraig MorrisCraig Morris is a world-renowned orchestral trumpeter. He is widely known for serving as the Principal Trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He is also known as a critically acclaimed soloist and chamber musician...
... Future Son-in-Law - Septula Sebogodi .... Young King Tsonga
- Muso Sefatsa .... Boy Tsonga
- Keketso SemokoKeketso SemokoKeketso Semoko is a South African film and television actress best known for here role as Agnes Matabane in the soap opera Isidingo.-External links:* *...
.... Laleti's Mother - Kyle Van Zyl .... Bones' Son
- Adam Woolf .... Young Bones