Shepherds and Butchers(2017)
Death belongs to God alone
Shepherds and Butchers Synopsis
A lawyer takes on a case of a prison guard in South Africa who is traumatized by the executions he's witnessed.
Shepherds and Butchers (2017) is a drama film directed by Oliver Schmitz, released on May 12, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Steve Coogan, Andrea Riseborough, Garion Dowds and Marcel Van Heerden. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Oliver Schmitz
- Writers:
- Chris Marnewick, Brian Cox
- Producers:
- Brian Cox, Anant Singh
- Cinematographer:
- Leah Striker
- Composer:
- Paul Hepker
- Production:
- Videovision Entertainment, Distant Horizon
- Status:
- Released
Shepherds and Butchers (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shepherds and Butchers before you stream it.
Shepherds and Butchers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve Coogan
as John Weber
Andrea Riseborough
as Kathleen Marais
Garion Dowds
as Leon Labuschagne
Marcel Van Heerden
as Justice J. P. van Zyl
Deon Lotz
as Warrant Officer Rautenbach
- Eduan van Jaarsveldt
Eduan van Jaarsveldt
as Pedrie Wierda
Lauren Steyn
as Liesl Weber
Robert Hobbs
as Pierre De Villiers
Inge Beckmann
as John's Sister
Brett Williams
as Tennis partner
Carel Nel
as Karel Niemand
- De Klerk Oelofse
De Klerk Oelofse
as Eben Christiaan Coetzee
Key crew
Directed by Oliver Schmitz, written by Chris Marnewick and Brian Cox, produced by Brian Cox and Anant Singh.
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Shepherds and Butchers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 79 ratings.
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Shepherds and Butchers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shepherds and Butchers online?
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Shepherds and Butchers (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and MovistarTV, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shepherds and Butchers?
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The main cast of Shepherds and Butchers (2017) includes Steve Coogan, Andrea Riseborough, Garion Dowds, Marcel Van Heerden and Deon Lotz. The film was directed by Oliver Schmitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shepherds and Butchers released?
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Shepherds and Butchers was released on May 12, 2017 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Shepherds and Butchers worth watching?
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Shepherds and Butchers (2017) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shepherds and Butchers?
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Yes. The official Shepherds and Butchers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.