Bakgat!
Originally released in 2008. Bakgat! is a comedy/romance film. directed by Henk Pretorius.
Starring Ivan Botha, Cherie van der Merwe, and Altus Theart
Synopsis
Katrien (Cherié van der Merwe) is dumped by her boyfriend, high school rugby star Werner (Altus Theart), so he can focus his energy on the sport. To get even, she makes a bet with her friends that she can make a star out of the school's dorkiest boy, 'Wimpie' Koekemoer (Ivan Botha), by pretending to be his girlfriend. The awkward Koekemoer rises to the challenge but Katrien finds herself falling unexpectedly in love with him, until he realizes she is merely using him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 11, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ivan Botha
as Wimpie Koekemoer
Cherie van der Merwe
as Katrien Swanepoel
Altus Theart
as Werner 'Killer' Botha
Andrew Thompson
as Fanie Voster
Neil Sharim
as Japie Lambert
Ciske Kruger
as Christie Barnard
Lelia Etsebeth
as Liezl du Plessis
Heléne Lombard
as Mev. Swanepoel
Deon Coetzee
as Meneer Sterk
Ian Roberts
as Basjan du Preez
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Film Factory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bakgat! about?
Katrien (Cherié van der Merwe) is dumped by her boyfriend, high school rugby star Werner (Altus Theart), so he can focus his energy on the sport. To get even, she makes a bet with her friends that...
Who directed Bakgat!?
Bakgat! was directed by Henk Pretorius.
How long is Bakgat!?
Bakgat! has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Bakgat! released?
Bakgat! was released on April 11, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bakgat!?
The main cast of Bakgat! includes Ivan Botha, Cherie van der Merwe, Altus Theart, Andrew Thompson, Neil Sharim.