Proteus(2003)
Proteus Synopsis
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.
Proteus (2003) is a drama, history and romance film directed by John Greyson, released on September 7, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Rouxnet Brown, Neil Sandilands, Shaun Smyth and Kristen Thomson. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- John Greyson
- Writers:
- Jack Lewis, Jack Lewis, John Greyson
- Producers:
- Steven Markovitz, Platon Trakoshis, Anita Lee
- Production:
- Pluck Productions
- Status:
- Released
Proteus (2003) Trailer
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Proteus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rouxnet Brown
as Claas Blank
Neil Sandilands
as Rijkhaart Jacobsz
Shaun Smyth
as Virgil Niven
- Kristen Thomson
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
- Brett Goldin
Brett Goldin
as Lourens
- AJ Van der Merwe
AJ Van der Merwe
as Settler
Key crew
Directed by John Greyson, written by Jack Lewis, Jack Lewis and John Greyson, produced by Steven Markovitz, Platon Trakoshis and Anita Lee.
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Proteus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 22 ratings.
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Proteus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Proteus online?
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Who stars in Proteus?
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The main cast of Proteus (2003) includes Rouxnet Brown, Neil Sandilands, Shaun Smyth, Kristen Thomson and Tessa Jubber. The film was directed by John Greyson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Proteus released?
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Proteus was released on September 7, 2003 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Proteus worth watching?
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Proteus (2003) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Proteus?
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