Movie·1968·0h 32m
The Burning
Directed By
Stephen Frears
Language
English
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The Story
Stephen Frears’ first film, "The Burning" is a chilling exploration of racial tensions in Apartheid-era South Africa. On a sweltering summer’ day, a wealthy white matriarch insists on taking her household on a planned trip to the country, in spite of their urgent warnings that an uprising is underway.
Written By
Roland Starke
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Audience Score
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Region: GBRent
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// cast
Cast
Gwen Ffrangcon Davies
Gran
Isobel Muller
Cook
Maxine Day
Nurse
Cosmo Pieterse
Chauffeur
Mark Baillie
Child
Walter Glennie
// crew
Crew
Stephen Frears
Director
Roland Starke
Writer
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