Dangerous Ground (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1997, Dangerous Ground is a drama and crime film directed by Darrell James Roodt, running about 95 minutes. “What he wants is revenge. What he gets is the fight of his life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vusi Madlazi returns to the South African village he left as a young boy to bury his father. He meets up with his brother Ernest, who tells him their other brother Stephen couldn't be contacted. Vusi goes to Johannesburg to find him, but at first can only find his neighbor/girlfriend, Karin, a stripper. Vusi proceeds to learn how conditions have changed since the end of apartheid, not always for the better for black men.
Who’s in it. Dangerous Ground stars Ice Cube as Vusi Madlazi, Elizabeth Hurley as Karen, Ving Rhames as Muki and Thokozani Nkosi as Young Vusi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Dangerous Ground has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous Ground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous Ground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangerous Ground (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dangerous Ground change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dangerous Ground worth watching?
- Dangerous Ground holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dangerous Ground?
- Dangerous Ground stars Ice Cube, Elizabeth Hurley, Ving Rhames, Thokozani Nkosi and Ron Smerczak.
- When was Dangerous Ground released?
- Dangerous Ground was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.