Bakgat!(2008)
Bakgat! Synopsis
Katrien (Cherié van der Merwe) is dumped by her boyfriend, high school rugby star Werner (Altus Theart), so he can focus his energy on the sport. To get even, she makes a bet with her friends that she can make a star out of the school's dorkiest boy, 'Wimpie' Koekemoer (Ivan Botha), by pretending to be his girlfriend. The awkward Koekemoer rises to the challenge but Katrien finds herself falling unexpectedly in love with him, until he realizes she is merely using him.
Bakgat! (2008) is a comedy and romance film directed by Henk Pretorius, released on April 11, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Ivan Botha, Cherie van der Merwe, Altus Theart and Andrew Thompson. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Henk Pretorius
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Marais
- Composer:
- Benjamin Willem
- Production:
- The Film Factory
- Status:
- Released
Bakgat! (2008) Trailer
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Bakgat! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ivan Botha
as Wimpie Koekemoer
Cherie van der Merwe
as Katrien Swanepoel
Altus Theart
as Werner 'Killer' Botha
- Andrew Thompson
Andrew Thompson
as Fanie Voster
- Neil Sharim
Neil Sharim
as Japie Lambert
- Ciske Kruger
Ciske Kruger
as Christie Barnard
Lelia Etsebeth
as Liezl du Plessis
Heléne Lombard
as Mev. Swanepoel
Deon Coetzee
as Meneer Sterk
Ian Roberts
as Basjan du Preez
Karin Retief
as Ester Koekemoer
- Andre Retief
Andre Retief
as Kornelius Koekemoer
Key crew
Directed by Henk Pretorius.
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Bakgat! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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Bakgat! – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Bakgat!?
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The main cast of Bakgat! (2008) includes Ivan Botha, Cherie van der Merwe, Altus Theart, Andrew Thompson and Neil Sharim. The film was directed by Henk Pretorius. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bakgat! released?
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Bakgat! was released on April 11, 2008 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Bakgat! worth watching?
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Bakgat! (2008) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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