Running Riot


Based on the hit stage play, Running Riot is the big local release for this Christmas. After making a foolish bet, a playboy-type ropes his pal in to train him to take part in the Comrades marathon. His wife suspect he really wants to go to Durban to fool around, so she hires a private detective to keep an on him. In Durban, he meets and falls for a stunning Russian athlete, but her ex-KGB trainer also has his eye on her. One thing leads to another, and after the race, things come to a head as the competing lovers, coach, and private detective find themselves in compromising and complicated situations.

93 minutes.
Parental Guidance (Language, Sex).
Comedy.

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

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Credits

Cast
Paul Slabolepszy, Bill Flynn, Vanessa Harris, Robin Smith, Nazli George, Hélène Truter
Director
Koos Roets
ScreenplayPaul Slabolepszy, Bill Flynn, from their play
CinematographyBuster Reynolds
EditingJohan Lategan
Sound formatsDolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, DTS
Made in2006


Film and Publications Board (FPB) Report (SA)

GenreComedy
LanguageVery infrequent, but strong in places. No blasphemy.
NudityNone
SexSexual innuendo, mild comic
ViolenceLow impact comic.
PrejudiceVery mild
BlasphemyNone
Drug abuseNone
CommentsA South African slapstick comedy about an older man who runs the Comrades marathon.
These details are supplied by the FPB. If you have a problem with any of the above, please take it up directly with the FPB. Read the Classification Guidelines.



Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Argus / The Star
Yazeed Kamaldien
5
Die Burger
Laetitia Pople
1
Mail & Guardian
Shaun de Waal
8
The Citizen
Cathryn Pearman-Owens
6
Sunday Times
Barry Ronge
5

Average .. 25%

5




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