Hansie

This South African drama follows the life of Hansie Cronjé, focusing on his rapid ascent to sporting fame and his subsequent public downfall. The story explores the aftermath of his admission that he worked with Indian bookmakers, an act that betrayed the trust of his country and sparked widespread anger. The film examines whether it is possible for a disgraced public figure to rebuild their life after such a significant loss of honor.

The film was directed and written by Regardt van den Bergh. Frank Rautenbach stars in the lead role as Hansie Cronje, supported by a cast that includes Sarah Thompson, Eric Nobbs, Sybel Coetzee, Brandon Auret, and Candice D'Arcy. The production involved a total of 35 credited cast members.

Produced with a budget of 8 million USD, the movie has a runtime of 122 minutes. Audience reception has been mixed, as reflected by a rating of 5.5/10 on IMDb based on 321 votes.