

Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
“Welcome to the promised land.”
This South African movie tracks the rise of a once-petty criminal to the heights of the criminal underworld. After cutting his teeth on hijacking, before moving onto bigger game, an ambitious man hits a setback when most of his gang are shot.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, maxdome Store, Freenet meinVOD |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema is a 2008 English-language action, crime and drama film directed by Ralph Ziman. The cast is led by Daniel Buckland, Robert Hobbs, Jeffrey Sekele. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema was produced by Muti Films and made in South Africa. It was released on February 11, 2008, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Ralph Ziman
- Writers
- Ralph Ziman
- Release date
- February 11, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Africa
- Production
- Muti Films
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema cast & crew
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema was directed by Ralph Ziman and written by Ralph Ziman.
The cast features Daniel Buckland as Josh Freidlander, Robert Hobbs as Inspector Blakkie Swart, Jeffrey Sekele as Nazareth, Ronnie Nyakale as Zakes Mbolelo, Shelley Meskin as Leah Friedlander (as Shelly Meskin), and Malusi Skenjana as Tony Ngu.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Ronnie Apteker.
Is Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema worth watching?
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 67 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
Daniel Buckland
Josh Freidlander

Robert Hobbs
Inspector Blakkie Swart

Jeffrey Sekele
Nazareth

Ronnie Nyakale
Zakes Mbolelo
Shelley Meskin
Leah Friedlander (as Shelly Meskin)
Malusi Skenjana
Tony Ngu

Jafta Mamabolo
Young Kunene
Motlatsi Mahloko
Young Zakes
Lerato Moloi
Loretta Dlamini
Thandy Matlaila
Young Nomsa
Mzwandile Ngubeni
Young Bull
Gladys Mahlangu
Mama Kunene
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema in United States?
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema in?
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema is originally in English, with audio tracks including Afrikaans, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema?
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema rated?
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 67 ratings.











