Shepherds and Butchers (2016)
- 6.8
- 106 mins
- Drama
Storyline
SHEPHERDS AND BUTCHERS follows a jaded lawyer, John Weber (Steve Coogan), who takes on a seemingly hopeless multiple murder case and uncovers scandalous shortcomings in South Africa's capital punishment system as he mounts a defense for a prison guard traumatized by the executions he took part in.
Plot Keywords
based on novel, murder, casket, corpse, grave, execution, hanging, based on true story
Short Review
The performances are solid, including Coogan and especially Garion Dowds as the laconic and mournful defendant. Director Oliver Schmitz gives the film a measured pace, stoking tension as the courtroom drama unfolds.
Trailer
Streaming Service
1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership
