Boetie op Manoeuvres (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1985, Boetie op Manoeuvres is a comedy film directed by Regardt van den Bergh, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Military-Comedy. Sequel to "Boetie gaan border toe". Boetie (Translated into English as 'Buddy' or "Brother") wants to win his girlfriend Liza back, who just dumped him. With the help of some money, he engineers that she is assigned as reporter to the planned manoeuvres, where he would love to impress her. However, things turn out different as Buddy and his comrades are assigned to do the manual labour during the manoeuvres, and the arrogant Captain humiliating them turns out to be Liza's new boyfriend. But when a bunch of criminal madmen disturb the manoeuvre and take a hostage, it is up to Buddy and his comrades to rescue the hostage, their honour - and the girl's love.
Who’s in it. Boetie op Manoeuvres stars Arnold Vosloo as Boetie van Tonder, Janie du Plessis as Elize, Ian Roberts as Corp. White and Paul Slabolepszy as The Horror, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Boetie op Manoeuvres has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boetie op Manoeuvres page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boetie op Manoeuvres tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boetie op Manoeuvres (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boetie op Manoeuvres change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boetie op Manoeuvres worth watching?
- Boetie op Manoeuvres holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boetie op Manoeuvres?
- Boetie op Manoeuvres stars Arnold Vosloo, Janie du Plessis, Ian Roberts, Paul Slabolepszy and Frank Opperman.
- When was Boetie op Manoeuvres released?
- Boetie op Manoeuvres was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.