
Overview
This multi-faceted drama, which depicts a group of intellectual Afrikaners struggling with pertinent moral, ethical and racial issues in apartheid South Africa, is widely acknowledged as one of Jans Rautenbach’s finest films.
Top Cast
Gert van der Bergh
Lourens Niemand
Marie du Toit
Paula Neethling
Cobus Rossouw
Anton du Toit
Hermien Dommisse
Anna Volschenk
Roelf Jacobs
Dr. Jan le Roux
Bernadette da Silva
Jackie Smith
Tromp Terre'blanche
Prof. Hannes van Biljon
Don Leonard
Krisjan
Regardt van den Bergh
Kallie
Jacques Loots
Dominee Perold
Lourens Schultz
H.P. Greeff
Gerrie du Pré
Isak
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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