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The Bang Bang Club (2011): Ratings & Box Office

The Bang Bang Club (2011) movie poster

The Bang Bang Club is a 2011 drama directed by Steven Silver. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $221,292 worldwide. Critics gave it 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
49%
worldwide gross
$221.3K
Metascore
48
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The Bang Bang Club (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Steven Silver
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Bang Bang Club About?

The premise of The Bang Bang Club without spoilers.

In 1994, four photojournalists – Greg, Joao, Kevin, and Ken – documented the turbulent reality of South Africa’s first multiracial elections. Known as the Bang Bang Club, they risked their lives to capture the violence and chaos unfolding during this historic period. Their powerful and often harrowing images earned them a collective Pulitzer Prize, exposing the nation’s struggles to the world. However, the relentless pursuit of truth and the constant exposure to danger took a heavy toll, leading to professional success intertwined with profound personal tragedies and irreversible consequences.

The Bang Bang Club Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • 1990s
  • year 1994
  • photo journalist
  • south african
  • township
  • machete
  • political violence
  • zulu
  • burned to death
  • burning man
  • freelancer
  • freelance photojournalist
+34 more
  • pulitzer prize winner
  • sniper
  • africa
  • elections
  • seduction
  • nudity
  • based on real person
  • 20th century
  • ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • female nudity
  • photographer
  • south africa
  • apartheid
  • media
  • newspaper office
  • man on fire
  • morality
  • drugs
  • male female relationship
  • photo credits
  • editor
  • newspaper
  • violence
  • suicide
  • murder
  • fearlessness
  • twenty something
  • pulitzer prize
  • racial
  • south african history
  • photojournalist
  • based on true story
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Crew

The Director of The Bang Bang Club

Directed by Steven Silver.

Ratings

The Bang Bang Club Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Bang Bang Club 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Box office

The Bang Bang Club Box Office

The Bang Bang Club grossed $221,292 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$221.3K

International
$221.3K
Videos

The Bang Bang Club Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Bang Bang Club.

The Bang Bang Club Official Movie Trailer (HD) 2011
Cars

Cars in The Bang Bang Club

18 cars on screen, including the 1982 Opel Ascona C and the Volkswagen Microbus T3 Typ 2.

All 18 cars
  • 1982 Opel Ascona C in The Bang Bang Club 1982 Opel Ascona C Main role
  • Volkswagen Microbus T3 Typ 2 in The Bang Bang Club Volkswagen Microbus T3 Typ 2 Main role
  • Nissan 1400 LDV in The Bang Bang Club Nissan 1400 LDV Important role
  • 1988 Honda Ballade in The Bang Bang Club 1988 Honda Ballade Minor role
Details

The Bang Bang Club Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Shots of war” and “The Hidden War”.

Also known as
  • Shots of war
  • The Hidden War
  • Клуб безбашенных
  • Repórteres de Guerra
  • Fotógrafos de la muerte
  • A Bang Bang Klub
  • Savaşın Fotoğrafçıları
  • 枪声俱乐部
  • Bractwo Bang Bang
  • בעין העדשה
  • Clubul pac pacului
  • 뱅뱅클럽
+4 more
  • Клубът на безумците
  • バンバン・クラブ 真実の戦場
  • มือจับภาพช็อกโลก
  • Клуб зірвиголов

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FAQ

The Bang Bang Club FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Bang Bang Club, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Bang Bang Club?

The Bang Bang Club runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The Bang Bang Club released?

The Bang Bang Club was released on April 22, 2011.

Who directed The Bang Bang Club?

The Bang Bang Club was directed by Steven Silver.

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How much did The Bang Bang Club make at the box office?

The Bang Bang Club grossed $221,292 worldwide.

How is The Bang Bang Club rated?

The Bang Bang Club has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Does The Bang Bang Club have a post-credit scene?

No. The Bang Bang Club has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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