Amazon Prime Videos first-ever original South African film, The Shakedown , is set to premiere on the streaming service on 8 August and boasts an impressive local cast with a story that is sure to entertain audiences.
The dark comedy crime film, directed and co-written by Ari Kruger, along with Daniel Zimbler, in his first feature film directorial debut, tells the story of Justin Diamond (Carl Beukes), a well-respected medical aid broker who finds himself caught up in the Cape Town underworld after his mistress threatens to reveal the secret of their affair.
The plot takes a turn as Justins desperate attempts to maintain his reputation lead him down a path filled with dangerous criminals, mistaken identities, and comical mishaps.
As Justin teams up with his black sheep brother, Dovi (Emmanuel Castis), to handle the escalating chaos, viewers are in for a treat for a comedy-of-errors crime caper that will keep them on the edge of their seats.
Cape {town} Etc recently sat down with two of the films stars, Julia Anastasopoulos, of SuzelleDIY and Talis Diary series fame, and rapper Jack Parow, to talk about the upcoming film.
