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Searching for Sugar Man

Searching for Sugar Man

Great Art Always Survives

Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Searching for Sugar Man
  • Genres: Music, Documentary
  • Release Date: 2012-06-30
  • Runtime: 85 minutes
  • Rating: 7.9/10 (959 votes)
  • Budget: $1,000,000
  • Revenue: $3,696,196
  • Production Companies: Passion Pictures, Red Box Films, Canfield Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.3296
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Stephen Segerman

Stephen Segerman

as Self

Rodriguez

Rodriguez

as Self

Regan Rodriguez

Regan Rodriguez

as Self

Eva Rodriguez

Eva Rodriguez

as Self

Mike Theodore

Mike Theodore

as Self

Dennis Coffey

Dennis Coffey

as Self

Sandra Rodriguez-Kennedy

Sandra Rodriguez-Kennedy

as Self

Clarence Avant

Clarence Avant

as Self

Steve Rowland

Steve Rowland

as Self

Malik Bendjelloul

Malik Bendjelloul

as Self (uncredited)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Searching For Sugar Man | Official Trailer HD (2012)

External Links

Keywords

musician1970smayorsouth africaiconbased on true storymusic businesselectiondetroit, michiganreadingrecordingcity councilmusic tour

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Searching for Sugar Man?â–Ľ

Searching for Sugar Man is a Music, Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2012-06-30.

Who are the main actors in Searching for Sugar Man?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Stephen Segerman, Rodriguez, Regan Rodriguez, Eva Rodriguez, Mike Theodore, .

Where can I watch Searching for Sugar Man online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Searching for Sugar Man is available.

Is Searching for Sugar Man based on a true story?â–Ľ

Great Art Always Survives

What is the IMDb rating of Searching for Sugar Man?â–Ľ

Searching for Sugar Man has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 based on 959 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Searching for Sugar Man?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $1,000,000 and earned $3,696,196 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Searching for Sugar Man?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Passion Pictures, Red Box Films, Canfield Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Searching for Sugar Man filmed?â–Ľ

Searching for Sugar Man was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Searching for Sugar Man?â–Ľ

The total runtime of Searching for Sugar Man is 85 minutes.

Is Searching for Sugar Man suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Searching for Sugar Man?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Searching for Sugar Man.

Does Searching for Sugar Man have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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