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Action-packed comedy coming to screens near you

On March 11, the South African filmic scene will add another classic to its repertoire of great cinematic productions with the nationwide release of Safe Bet. The film which stars Wandile Molebatsi, Luthuli Dlamini, Godfrey Thobejane and features surprise guest appearances from the likes of David Kau and Metro FM’s top DJ, T-Bo Touch has already scooped numerous awards on the festival circuit having garnered wins at the Global Independent Film Awards, Silicon Valley African Film Festival, Bronzelens Film Festival, The Film Awards and the Queen City Film Festival.

The action comedy arrives at a time when the local film industry is going through a transformation in terms of the nature of the stories currently being doled out to the public. The appetite for imaginative story telling that illustrates the diverse nature of our lives has never been this great. Safe Bet ticks all the right boxes and it is the film to take imaginative script writing to the next level.

The stellar cast brings to life the story of a down and out do-gooder Frank (Molebatsi) who is swayed to take the easy way out by investing in a fixed boxing match, the twist is he uses his boss’s funds – which he must return before it’s too late. Molebatsi is sublime in this role and is complimented splendidly by Godfrey Thobejane who plays his hapless and none the wiser best friend, Khaya. With Khaya being the mastermind in every endeavour to secure funds, the film’s comedic recipe is set in motion and leads to an encounter with the villain of the piece, called Doc, played by Luthuli Dlamini.

The South African film environment is yet to see a villain the calibre of Doc. Dlamini executes a delightful English accent as a learned thug with impeccable comedic timing. Stand-up comedian David Kau also makes a hilarious and memorable appearance as an odd of putting assassin.

 “I never doubted Luthuli as the perfect fit for the role of Doc; he has a certain machismo that goes with him,” says the film’s director and producer, Bonginhlanhla ‘Mr. B’ Ncube.

“He pulled off an amazing accent that spiced up his dialogue delivery. I think he is worth watching over and over again. The same goes for Wandile Molebatsi and the amazing cast that we worked with on this film.”

The film offers thrill-a-minute action with plots and twists aplenty to keep the audience guessing at every turn. There are elements of the caper style of filmmaking as popularized by Guy Ritchie blended in with home grown humour and ekasi sentiment.

The film also stars well revered South African thespians, Jerry Mofokeng and Nandi Nyembe. Zintle Ncipa and Palesa Mofokeng star as treacherous dames, Makena and Lucy.  
The film opens at Ster Kinekor Theatres nationwide and in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia on 11 March 2016.

For more information and bookings visit www.sterkinekor.com. Visit the film page on www.safebetfilm.com and follow @SafeBetFilm on social media networks to stay updated. Watch the theatrical trailer online ... https://youtu.be/5GhCbyUQ--s  


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