

It's South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school. Spud is a boy from an ordinary background who wins a scholarship to a private school in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Surrounded by boys with nicknames like Gecko, Rambo, Rain Man and Mad Dog, Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home.
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Spud (2010) Trailer | Pinnacle Films
Cast

John Cleese
Mr. 'The Guv' Edly

Troye Sivan
John 'Spud' Milton

Jamie Royal
Henry 'Gecko' Barker

Sven Ruygrok
Robert 'Rambo' Black

Blessing Xaba
Sidney 'Fatty' Sibeko-Scott

Tom Burne
Vern 'Rain Man' Blackadder

Josh Goddard
Charlie 'Mad Dog' Hooper

Travis Hornsby
Alan 'Boggo' Greenstein

Byron Langley
Simon Brown

Jason Cope
Mr. 'Sparerib' Wilson

Genna Blair
Debbie 'The Mermaid'

Charlbi Dean
Amanda Lawrence
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