Duma (2005 movie)

Duma is a 2005 American family drama adventure movie.  It is about the friendship of a young South African boy and an orphaned cheetah.  The movie is based on How It Was with Dooms by Carol Cawthra Hopcraft and Xan Hopcraft. It was directed by Carroll Ballard. The movie stars Alexander Michaletos in his only movie role, Eamonn Walker, Campbell Scott and Hope Davis. This was Carroll Ballard's last movie his retirement.

The movie was released in theaters on April 22, 2005 by Warner Bros. Pictures, Gaylord Films and C.O.R.E. It got mostly good reviews from critics. Warner Bros only gave the movie a small release around the world. It had a limited release in the United States). The movie earned $994,790 in worldwide box office. It won the Family Feature Film at the Genesis Awards in 2006.

 Cast 
Alex Michaeletos as Xan Meis Meilins

Garaldine Cander as Mia Williams

Campbell Scott as Peter Meis Meilins

Hope Davis as Kristin Meis Milinss

Tom as Duma The Cheetah

Eamonn Walker as Ripkuna

Jennifer Steyn as Aunt Gwen

Steve Harris as Calvin

Tracy Morgan as Kavin Percy

Sharlto Copley as Dick

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