Watch Proteus (2003) Official Trailer
5.8 / 10 IMDb September 7, 2003 1h 42m
An exquisite period piece that skillfully explores the intersections of sex, race and politics takes place in 18th century South Africa, telling the passionate (true) story of two men caught in an unjust system rife with racism, homophobia and cruelty.
Director
Runtime
1h 42m
Release Date
September 7, 2003
Genre
Drama, History, Romance
Status
Released
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Dutch
Country
Canada, South Africa
Cast
Rouxnet Brown
as Claas Blank
Neil Sandilands
as Rijkhaart Jacobsz
Shaun Smyth
as Virgil Niven
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Kristen Thomson
as Kate
Tessa Jubber
as Elize
Terry Norton
as Betsy
Adrienne Pearce
as Tinnie
Robin Smith
as Munster
Deon Lotz
as Govener
Grant Swanby
as Willer
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Brett Goldin
as Lourens
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AJ Van der Merwe
as Settler
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Jeroen Kranenburg
as Scholz
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Johan Jacobs
as Nama Prisoner
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Katrina Kaffer
as Kaness
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Kwanda Malunga
as Claas (age 10)
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Illias Moseko
as Claas's Grandfather
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Andre Lindveldt
as Minstrel
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Peter van Heerden
as Soldier
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Jane Rademeyer
as Niven's Wife
Production Companies
Pluck Productions
Proteus Official Trailer 2003
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