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Yellow Card (2000): Cast & Plot

Yellow Card (2000) movie poster

Yellow Card is a 2000 comedy drama directed by John Riber, starring Leroy Gopal, Ratidzo Mambo and Lazarus Boora. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Yellow Card (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
John Riber
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Yellow Card About?

The premise of Yellow Card without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A teenage soccer star learns some tough lessons about the consequences of unprotected sex.

Yellow Card Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
  • soccer
  • high school
  • student
  • sex
  • unprotected sex
  • suburb
  • dancing
  • dancer
  • party
  • afropop music
  • sent away to have baby
  • scandal
+19 more
  • commitment
  • abortion attempt
  • pregnancy
  • wedding
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • fainting
  • love triangle
  • first sexual experience
  • rainstorm
  • high school student
  • friendship
  • friend
  • 17 year old
  • safe sex
  • zimbabwe
  • teenage girl
  • teenage boy
  • teenager
  • teenage sex
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Cast & crew

Yellow Card Cast

Leroy Gopal leads the cast, with Ratidzo Mambo and Lazarus Boora. Directed by John Riber; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Yellow Card

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Plot

Yellow Card Plot Summary

What happens in Yellow Card from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Twelve years after the events of Consequences, Tiyane—a seventeen-year-old aspiring footballer—navigates a life where ambition meets the realities of growing up. Early on, he engages in a casual sexual encounter with Linda, a childhood friend who has long harboured unreciprocated feelings for him. This moment sets off a chain of decisions that will ripple through his young life in unexpected ways.

Full summary

The whole story of Yellow Card, scene by scene

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Videos

Yellow Card Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Yellow Card.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Yellow Card?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Yellow Card

19 cars on screen, including the 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero and the 1968 Peugeot 404 Estate.

All 19 cars
  • 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero in Yellow Card 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero Important role
  • 1968 Peugeot 404 Estate in Yellow Card 1968 Peugeot 404 Estate Important role
  • Asia Combi in Yellow Card Asia Combi Minor role
  • 1970 Datsun 1200 in Yellow Card 1970 Datsun 1200 Minor role

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FAQ

Yellow Card FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Yellow Card, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Yellow Card?

Yellow Card runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Yellow Card released?

Yellow Card was released on September 25, 2000.

Who directed Yellow Card?

Yellow Card was directed by John Riber.

Who is in the cast of Yellow Card?

Yellow Card stars Leroy Gopal, Ratidzo Mambo and Lazarus Boora, among 5 credited actors.

Does Yellow Card have a post-credit scene?

No. Yellow Card has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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