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Proteus (2003)

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.

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Cast

Rouxnet Brown in Proteus

Rouxnet Brown

Claas Blank

Neil Sandilands in Proteus

Neil Sandilands

Rijkhaart Jacobsz

Shaun Smyth in Proteus

Shaun Smyth

Virgil Niven

Kristen Thomson

Kate

Tessa Jubber in Proteus

Tessa Jubber

Elize

Terry Norton in Proteus

Terry Norton

Betsy

Adrienne Pearce in Proteus

Adrienne Pearce

Tinnie

Robin Smith in Proteus

Robin Smith

Munster

Deon Lotz in Proteus

Deon Lotz

Govener

Grant Swanby in Proteus

Grant Swanby

Willer

Brett Goldin

Lourens

AJ Van der Merwe

Settler

Jeroen Kranenburg

Scholz

Johan Jacobs

Nama Prisoner

Katrina Kaffer

Kaness

Kwanda Malunga

Claas (age 10)

Illias Moseko

Claas's Grandfather

Andre Lindveldt

Minstrel

Peter van Heerden

Soldier

Jane Rademeyer

Niven's Wife

Andre Odendaal in Proteus

Andre Odendaal

Floris

Lola Dollimore

Niven's Daughter

Colin le Roux

Hendrik

Andre Rousseau

De Mepesche

Edwin Angless

Hangman

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FAQ

When was Proteus released?

Proteus was released on September 7, 2003.

How long is Proteus?

Proteus runs for 1h 42m.

What is the rating for Proteus?

Proteus has an average rating of 5.9/10 on Streambay.

What genre is Proteus?

Proteus is classified as Drama, Romance and History.

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