Sweet 'n Short
Originally released in 1991. Sweet 'n Short is a comedy film. directed by Gray Hofmeyr.
Starring Leon Schuster, Alfred Ntombela, and Casper De Vries
Synopsis
In South Africa, Sweet Coetzee wins an award for 20 years service as a sportscaster on his 40th birthday, beating his rival, pompous George "The Weasle" Weedle. After Sweet gets drunk one night at his birthday party, he misses a sportscast and his boss, Bryce Williams demotes him to interviewer and promotes Weedle. A subplot of the film are two robbers, "Bossy" and "Savage" who the main characters remain remotely unaware of as they are just a comic theme. Sweet pulls a prank on Weedle during a golf game and is suspended for six month. Sweet also records Weedle having humorous intercourse with a prostitute, "The Orphan in a Storm". Sweet then decides to drown his sorrows in a casino at the slot machines, where he tricks a small boy, Alfred "Shorty" Short into thinking he is a genie. Bossy and Savage try to rob the casino when they accidentally break the disco ball and it knocks Sweet unconscious just as he hits the jackpot.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet 'n Short about?
In South Africa, Sweet Coetzee wins an award for 20 years service as a sportscaster on his 40th birthday, beating his rival, pompous George "The Weasle" Weedle. After Sweet gets drunk one night at ...
Who directed Sweet 'n Short?
Sweet 'n Short was directed by Gray Hofmeyr.
How long is Sweet 'n Short?
Sweet 'n Short has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Sweet 'n Short released?
Sweet 'n Short was released on December 13, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweet 'n Short?
The main cast of Sweet 'n Short includes Leon Schuster, Alfred Ntombela, Casper De Vries, Rufus Swart, Joanna Weinberg.