Disgrace(2008)
Disgrace Synopsis
Disgrace is the story of a South African professor of English who loses everything: his reputation, his job, his peace of mind, his good looks, his dreams of artistic success, and finally even his ability to protect his cherished daughter. After having an affair with a student, he moves to the Eastern Cape, where he gets caught up in a mess of post-apartheid politics.
Disgrace (2008) is a crime and drama film directed by Steve Jacobs, released on September 6, 2008 with a runtime of 2h. It stars John Malkovich, Jessica Haines, Ériq Ebouaney and Fiona Press. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 90 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Jacobs
- Writers:
- J.M. Coetzee, Anna Maria Monticelli
- Cinematographer:
- Steve Arnold
- Composer:
- Antony Partos
- Production:
- Newbridge Film Capital, Fortissimo Films, Wild Strawberries, Whitest Pouring Films, DO Productions
- Status:
- Released
Disgrace (2008) Trailer
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Disgrace Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Malkovich
as David Lurie
Jessica Haines
as Lucy Lurie
Ériq Ebouaney
as Petrus
Fiona Press
as Bev Shaw
- Antoinette Engel
Antoinette Engel
as Melanie Isaacs
Natalie Becker
as Soraya
- Antonio Fisher
Antonio Fisher
as Sidney - Student
- Isabella De Villiers
Isabella De Villiers
as Mrs. Cundell - Student
- Cindy Mkaza
Cindy Mkaza
as Mrs. Mbeti - Student
- Liezl de Kock
Liezl de Kock
as Student Director
- Charles Tertiens
Charles Tertiens
as Ryan
David Dennis
as Mr. Isaacs
Key crew
Directed by Steve Jacobs, written by J.M. Coetzee and Anna Maria Monticelli.
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Disgrace Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 90 ratings.
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Disgrace – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Disgrace online?
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Disgrace (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Disgrace?
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The main cast of Disgrace (2008) includes John Malkovich, Jessica Haines, Ériq Ebouaney, Fiona Press and Antoinette Engel. The film was directed by Steve Jacobs. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Disgrace released?
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Disgrace was released on September 6, 2008 and runs for 2h.
Is Disgrace worth watching?
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Disgrace (2008) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 90 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Disgrace?
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Yes. The official Disgrace trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.