PK, an English orphan terrorized for his family's political beliefs in Africa, turns to his only friend, a kindly world-wise prisoner, Geel Piet. Geel teaches him how to box with the motto “fight with your fists and lead with your heart”. As he grows to manhood, PK uses these words to take on the system and the injustices he sees around him - and finds that one person really can make a difference.
Directed by John G. Avildsen
based on novel or book
africa
shower
chicken
apartheid
bullying
boxing
Trailer
IMDB
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Letterboxd
3.4 / 5
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Cast
Morgan Freeman
Geel Piet
Stephen Dorff
P.K. Age 18
Simon Fenton
P.K. Age 12
Guy Witcher
P.K. Age 7
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Doc
Alois Moyo
Gideon Duma
Marius Weyers
Prof. Daniel Marais
Ian Roberts
Hoppie Gruenewald
Fay Masterson
Maria
Winston Ntshona
Mlungisi
Daniel Craig
Sgt. Botha
Clive Russell
Sgt. Bormann
Crew
John G. Avildsen
Director
Robert Mark Kamen
Screenplay
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
John G. Avildsen
Editor
Dean Semler
Director of Photography
Graham Burke
Executive Producer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Kevin De La Noy
Production Supervisor
Roy Button
Line Producer
Tim Lewis
Second Assistant Director
Adam Somner
Second Assistant Director
Popular Reviews
28 reviews
brynn
5.0★ · 02/03/26
was that benoit blanc
was that benoit blanc
Sacha
10.0★ · 05/03/25
Despite some unhelpful cliches and tropes that push unsavoury messages as well it technically being an unfaithful portrayal of the book, it was amazing. It even has nazi Daniel Craig and Romeo and Juliet in Africa. I understand people’s grievances with the film but it’s incredible nevertheless.
Despite some unhelpful cliches and tropes that push unsavoury messages as well it technically being an unfaithful portrayal of the book, it was amazing. It even has nazi Daniel Craig and Romeo and Juliet in Africa. I understand people’s grievances with the film but it’s incredible nevertheless.
Ethan
4.0★ · 11/02/20
Had to watch this in my film class, not a big fan. The soundtrack was good but that’s about it. Everyone in my class started clapping when it ended and some people shouted masterpiece lol.
Had to watch this in my film class, not a big fan. The soundtrack was good but that’s about it. Everyone in my class started clapping when it ended and some people shouted masterpiece lol.
