The star-studded movie, shot on location in Zimbabwe and South Africa, tells the story of twin brothers Takunda and Tawana, both played by Chidzonga. Tawana lives in Zimbabwe and works as a financial auditor. His wife falls seriously ill and he does not have the money to pay the medical bills.
Meanwhile, at work he discovers that one of his clients are involved in fraudulent dealings. He wants to expose them and is offered a bribe. He needs the money but is an upright man and goes into serious internal conflict; should he or shouldn’t he? How far will he go for his dying wife?Takunda spends his time on the streets of Johannesburg, carrying out deals with gangsters. He steals money from one of his gangster friends, played by Chweneyagae, and then runs off to Zimbabwe as they pursue him. They follow him to Harare and end up face to face with the wrong twin brother.“People should come and see who the real gentleman is. The movie is special because it is the first international action/drama that’s bringing in local actress and well known actors like Munya of bigbrother all stars and Tsotsi [Chweneyagae],” Chibale said.The Gentleman” which was released in October 2011 has already won the director an award at the American International Film Festival for best “Best Director” in the foreign language category. Munya also won the National Arts Merit Award for “Outstanding Male”.
Meanwhile, at work he discovers that one of his clients are involved in fraudulent dealings. He wants to expose them and is offered a bribe. He needs the money but is an upright man and goes into serious internal conflict; should he or shouldn’t he? How far will he go for his dying wife?Takunda spends his time on the streets of Johannesburg, carrying out deals with gangsters. He steals money from one of his gangster friends, played by Chweneyagae, and then runs off to Zimbabwe as they pursue him. They follow him to Harare and end up face to face with the wrong twin brother.“People should come and see who the real gentleman is. The movie is special because it is the first international action/drama that’s bringing in local actress and well known actors like Munya of bigbrother all stars and Tsotsi [Chweneyagae],” Chibale said.The Gentleman” which was released in October 2011 has already won the director an award at the American International Film Festival for best “Best Director” in the foreign language category. Munya also won the National Arts Merit Award for “Outstanding Male”.Watch The Gentleman Trailer
