Jan Bruyns
Biography: Jan Bruyns is known for Zulu Dawn (1979), Forever Young, Forever Free (1975) and Lost in the Desert (1969).
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Satanskoraal
1959-11-30
Satanskoraal
Overview: The film's plot revolves around a rich playboy and an expert in coral who helps scientists to discover chunks of coral missing off the Mozambican coast
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Original Language: af
Release Date: 1959-11-30
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Come With Tonight!
1949-09-05
Come With Tonight!
Overview: A singer is injured when a piano falls on her and her only hope in walking again is a very expensive operation abroad. They decide to host a variety show , but not everything goes according to plan.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1949-09-05
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Dark Africa
1957-12-18
Dark Africa
Overview: South African Movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1957-12-18
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The Hellions
1961-11-27
The Hellions
Overview: Luke Billings (Lionel Jeffries) and his family have a problem with the new police sergeant Sam Hargis (Richard Todd) so they take over a small Transvaal town with the attention of drawing Hargis into a showdown. Hargis tries to get back up from the townsfolk who do not want to know, so is forced to lay low. As things get out of hand one of the Billings boys takes an interest in the storekeeper's wife, Priss Dobbs (Anne Aubrey). Having had enough her husband, Ernie (Jamie Uys) takes up the gun and heads down the main street alone. An act that prompts Hargis to join him. Slowly, the townsfolk turn up to back them up.
Genres: Adventure Drama Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-11-27
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Farewell Johnny
1970-07-16
Farewell Johnny
Overview: A new arrival to a mental institute is ostracised by the other patients, until they use him as a scapegoat when another patient dies.
Genres: Mystery Romance Horror
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1970-07-16
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The Square
1975-01-27
The Square
Overview: A traditional famer seen as the new voice of Afrikaners. He crumbles when his wife leaves him for another man
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1975-01-27
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Forever Young, Forever Free
1975-03-24
Forever Young, Forever Free
Overview: "e’Lollipop" is the extraordinary story of two inseparable South African children, Tsepo and his orphaned friend Jannie. Jannie is sent to a missionary station in Tsepo’s village where they become best friends as Jannie finds his place in his new home. Life is full of childhood fun and antics until tragedy strikes: Jannie, now 10 years old, is seriously injured. In the face of much adversity, Tsepo and his community pull together so that Jannie can get specialised medical treatment. A daunting challenge lies ahead... At what cost will Jannie survive? Tsepo and Jannie’s inspirational story unfolds against the breathtaking backdrops of a dramatic African landscape and New York City in the mid-1970s. "e’Lollipop" is a life-changing story that reminds us of the true value of friendship, community, sacrifice and family - despite our color or creed.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-03-24
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Place Under the Sun
1979-01-01
Place Under the Sun
Overview: A dreaded sickness destroys Karen Viljoen life as rich man's wife. She is diagnosed as leprous. While Karen is in the Westford hospital with her sickness, her husband Otto finds solace with his secretary. To top it all Karen's son is taken away from her. Her doctor, Tertius Louw, intervenes just in time.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Voor Sononder
1962-10-01
Voor Sononder
Overview: In the aftermath of the South African War, Flip Lourens helps Daan le Roux against a vengeful gang led by Kurt Bester. They stand up against corruption and violence in a town where odds are stacked against them
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1962-10-01
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Die Bosvelder
1958-01-31
Die Bosvelder
Overview: Remake of Daar Doer in die Bosveld
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Original Language: af
Release Date: 1958-01-31
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Huis op Horings
1963-02-04
Huis op Horings
Overview: The ups and downs of Tant Ewwie Bruwer, who's house "Onze Rust" is open for everyone, but with her good-heartedness it creates problems upon problems
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1963-02-04
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Die Ruiter in die Nag
1963-08-30
Die Ruiter in die Nag
Overview: It’s 1901, and at Stilhoek the British are planning to cut off a Boer garrison based in the Free State. An officer ordered to find sympathetic local farmers befriends quiet-spoken Sarel Gereke.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1963-08-30
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As Ons Twee Eers Getroud Is!
1962-04-30
As Ons Twee Eers Getroud Is!
Overview: Planning their 25th wedding anniversary, the Van der Merwes realise that their marriage certificate is lost. When they go to the relevant government department, they discover that there is no record of their marriage. Because there is no legal proof of their union, the couple has in a sense been living in sin. Magriet will have none of it and moves into a motel--either she must be made an honest woman once and for all, or 25 years of marriage go out of the window. In the meantime, Grandpa arrives with his pet goat in tow and only his grandson to appreciate him.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1962-04-30
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Doodkry is Min
1961-05-22
Doodkry is Min
Overview: The story about the evolution of the Afrikaans-language.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1961-05-22
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Ter wille van Christine
1975-10-06
Ter wille van Christine
Overview: A Dutch Reformed Church minister from Swartruggens falls in love with a nurse. When it becomes known that the nurse is a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the minister's church council is not at all pleased with the relationship. To complicate matters further, a married doctor also falls in love with the girl.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1975-10-06
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Kwikstertjie
1974-07-22
Kwikstertjie
Overview: Sequel to 'Môre, Môre'. Eight years after the incident in which Dewald tried to kill a teacher with a javelin when he was a schoolboy, he returns to the town to report on an election campaign.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1974-07-22
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Geluksdal
1974-07-12
Geluksdal
Overview: "Dam Bouers" is Coming to Gluksdal to Build a Dam, Everyone is for it Except Pinkie and Her Father Because the Dam is going to Flood their Farm
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1974-07-12
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'n Beeld vir Jeannie
1976-10-27
'n Beeld vir Jeannie
Overview: South African Film
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: af
Release Date: 1976-10-27
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Bosveld Hotel ... Die Moewie
1982-11-26
Bosveld Hotel ... Die Moewie
Overview: Hans van Rensburg and Gert Kruger declare ware against Trans-Afrika Mynontwikkelings because they want to change the bushveld into a minedump. The manager of the mine Hannetjie Kruger (Gert's ex wife) tries everything to subtly change oom Hans and Gert's mind...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-11-26
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A Plan is a Farm
1954-05-28
A Plan is a Farm
Overview: Comedy and romance meet in this madcap adventure. Cousins Gerrit and Frederik land up on the farm of an eccentric farmer whose only concern is that they might harm his prize bull.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-05-28
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Seven Against the Sun
1964-09-24
Seven Against the Sun
Overview: In February of 1941, South African troops are in action against the Italian forces on the northern frontier of Kenya. An Italian invasion, aimed at pushing the Allied Forces out of Central and East Africa, is imminent. The South African Command realizes it has no forces at its disposal capable of stopping the Italian objective, so they resort to a grand bluff...
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-09-24
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Zulu Dawn
1979-05-14
Zulu Dawn
Overview: In 1879, the British suffer a great loss at the Battle of Isandlwana due to incompetent leadership.
Genres: Adventure Drama History War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-05-14
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Dis Lekker om te Lewe
1957-06-17
Dis Lekker om te Lewe
Overview: In this classic movie, two close friends decide to become soldiers and join the army to earn extra money. During their training, they come across two other recruits that take photos where ever they go. They decide to catch the 'culprits' before they discover the 'secret weapon'. To add to the comedy, these to friends get into all sorts of trouble to such an extend that their commanders can not wait to get rid of them.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-06-17
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