CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 42m
Proteus
60%(22)IMDbDramaHistoryRomance

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.

Directed byJohn Greyson, Jack Lewis

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
EN
Released
September 7, 2003
Studios
Pluck Productions

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Rouxnet Brown

Rouxnet Brown

Claas Blank

Neil Sandilands

Neil Sandilands

Rijkhaart Jacobsz

Shaun Smyth

Shaun Smyth

Virgil Niven

Kristen Thomson

Kate

Tessa Jubber

Tessa Jubber

Elize

Terry Norton

Terry Norton

Betsy

Adrienne Pearce

Adrienne Pearce

Tinnie

Robin Smith

Robin Smith

Munster

Deon Lotz

Deon Lotz

Govener

Grant Swanby

Grant Swanby

Willer

Creative team
Directed by
John Greyson
John Greyson
Jack Lewis
Written by
Jack Lewis
John Greyson
John Greyson
Produced by
Steven Markovitz
Steven Markovitz
Platon Trakoshis

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