What’s on TV: Sunday 3 May – ‘Stuber’, ‘Dead Man Down’ and more

We are now in level 4 of the lockdown. If you need a distraction today, here a few suggestions from tonight’s Sunday movie lineup. Turn to M-Net, Action Plus, eTV and SABC 3 and remember the popcorn

M-Net Movie – Stuber

Stuber Plot

A quick-tempered cop who’s recovering from eye surgery recruits a mild-mannered Uber driver to help him catch the heroin dealer who murdered his partner.

The mismatched pair soon find themselves in for a wild day of stakeouts and shootouts as they pursue violent criminals through the seedy streets of Los Angeles.

On air: Sunday, 3 May, 20:05 on M-Net, Channel 106.

Watch: Stuber trailer

Stuber main cast and characters

• Kumail Nanjiani as Stu Prasad, an Uber driver.
• Dave Bautista as Victor “Vic” Manning, Nicole’s father, Sara’s partner, and a grizzled LAPD detective.
• Iko Uwais as Oka Tedjo, a ruthless drug trafficker and cop killer.
• Natalie Morales as Nicole Manning, Vic’s daughter.
• Betty Gilpin as Becca, Stu’s best friend and love interest.
• Jimmy Tatro as Richie Sandusky
• Mira Sorvino as Captain Angie McHenry, Vic’s boss.
• Karen Gillan as Sara Morris, Vic’s late partner.
• Steve Howey as Felix
• Amin Joseph as Leon
• Scott Lawrence as Dr. Branch
• Rene Moran as Amo Cortez
• Julia Vasi as Sloane

Movies Action+ – Dead Man Down

Dead Man Down Plot

Rising gangland player Victor infiltrates the criminal empire run by Alphonse, but his aim is not to accumulate prestige and power. Instead, Victor’s mission is to make Alphonse pay for destroying his once-happy life.

Victor’s machinations have not gone unnoticed; Beatrice, his neighbour, watches and waits. When she uncovers Victor’s secret, she threatens to expose him unless he helps her carry out her own campaign of revenge.

On air: Sunday, 3 May, 20:30 on M-Net, Channel 106.

Watch: Dead Man Down trailer

Dead Man Down main cast and characters

• Colin Farrell as Victor/László Kerick
• Noomi Rapace as Beatrice Louzon
• Dominic Cooper as Darcy
• Terrence Howard as Alphonse Hoyt
• Isabelle Huppert as Maman Louzon
• Luis Da Silva as Terry
• Wade Barrett as Kilroy
• Franky G as Luco
• Declan Mulvey as Goff
• John Cenatiempo as Charles

eTV Movie – Robocop

Robocop Plot

In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force.

To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype.

But when RoboCop learns of the company’s nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.

On air: Sunday, 3 May, 20:00 on eTV

Watch: Robocop movie trailer

Robocop cast and characters

• Peter Weller as Alex Murphy / RoboCop
• Nancy Allen as Anne Lewis
• Dan O’Herlihy as The Old Man
• Ronny Cox as Dick Jones
• Kurtwood Smith as Clarence Boddicker
• Miguel Ferrer as Bob Morton

SABC 3 Movie – Pushing Tin

Pushing Tin Plot

A new recruit unsettles the close-knit team of air-traffic controllers who look after flights in and out of New York.

His serious and competitive approach, coupled with a wild side to his character, gives a highly dangerous edge to his relationship with the team’s reigning star performer – one that spills over into their personal lives.

On air: Sunday, 3 May, 21:30 on eTV

Watch: Pushing Tin movie trailer

Pushing Tin and characters

• John Cusack as Nick “The Zone” Falzone
• Billy Bob Thornton as Russell Bell
• Cate Blanchett as Connie Falzone
• Angelina Jolie as Mary Bell
• Jake Weber as Barry Plotkin
• Kurt Fuller as Ed Clabes
• Vicki Lewis as Tina Leary
• Matt Ross as Ron Hewitt
• Jerry Grayson as Leo Morton
• Michael Willis as Pat Feeney

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