Gog' Helen, an elderly woman living in a shantytown, has spent her life hiding her savings inside her worn-out mattress. When her well-meaning granddaughter Agnes surprises her with a new bed and unwittingly discards the old one, the duo embarks on a frantic race against time to recover the cash. Complicating matters? Heaps!
Gog' Helen (2012) is a film directed by Adze Ugah, released on January 1, 2012. It stars Lillian Dube, Bubu Mazibuko, Patrick Shai and Nandi Nyembe. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
Lillian Dube
as Gog' Helen
Bubu Mazibuko
as Amanda
Patrick Shai
as Hobo
Nandi Nyembe
as MaNdaba
Jet Novuka
as Rodney
Andile Mxakaza
as Nimrod
Bongani Maseko
as Security guard
Motlatsi Mafatshe
as Garbage boy
Kagiso Modupe
as Policeman
Directed by Adze Ugah.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
"Gog' Helen" is actually a 2012 film, not 2024. The film premiered at the Durban International Film Festival in 2012/2013. It appears there may be a re-release or streaming availability in 2024 on AfrolandTV, but the film itself is from 2012. Nigerian-South African director Adze Ugah delivers a rollicking township action-comedy that proves you don't need a Hollywood budget to create genuine heart and thrills. Gog'…
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The main cast of Gog' Helen (2012) includes Lillian Dube, Bubu Mazibuko, Patrick Shai, Nandi Nyembe and Jet Novuka. The film was directed by Adze Ugah. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Gog' Helen was released on January 1, 2012.
Gog' Helen (2012) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
