Forever Young, Forever Free (1975)
A poignant tale of friendship and resilience between two South African children, Tsepo and Jannie, set against the contrasting backdrops of rural Africa and 1970s New York City. Their bond faces trials as they navigate the challenges of injury and the quest for healing.
Director: Ashley Lazarus
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Norman Knox as Jannie |
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Muntu Ndebele as Tsepo |
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Bess Finney as Sister Marguerita |
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Karen Valentine as Carol Anne |
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José Ferrer as Father Alberto |
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Bingo Mbonjeni as Cash General |
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Simon Sabela as Rakwaba the Witchdoctor |
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Ken Gampu as Thomas Luke |
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Naomi Van Niekerk as Grandmother Pienaar |
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Fanie Bekker as Dominee Wessels |
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Patrick Mynhardt as Doctor Du Toit |
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Dale Cutts as Doctor Benson |
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Jan Bruyns as Oom Koos |
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Phoebe Bhengu as Mama Joy |
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Alyce Webb as New York Schoolteacher |
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Andrew Molelekeng as Tsepo's Father |
| Directing | Ashley Lazarus | Director |
| Production | Gianna Pisanello | Casting |
| Production | André Pieterse | Producer |
| Camera | Arthur J. Ornitz | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Lionel Selwyn | Editor |
| Sound | Lee Holdridge | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Maurice Binder | Title Designer |
| Writing | Ashley Lazarus | Writer |
| Writing | André Pieterse | Original Story |
| Production | Philo Pieterse | Executive Producer |
| Production | Sybil Sands | Casting |
| Writing | Rod McKuen | Lyricist |