The Godless City (1958)
One of the earliest exploitation films from South Africa, directed and produced by independent film maker Pierre D. Botha. This is a classic example of a ‘restless youth’ film. The action takes place in Johannesburg (The Godless city of the title) and focuses on the youth sub culture of the ‘Ducktails’ (“a white youth gang subculture which emerged within post Second World War South Africa. Rebellious, hedonistic, apolitical and showing little respect for the law, education or work”).
Director: Pierre D. Botha
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George Canes as Tokolos |
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Ria du Randt as Gina du Plessis |
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Andre du Wahl as Andre Burger |
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Maurice Brett as Sakkie Nel |
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Karl Visser as Dominee |
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Ester Kriel as Lulu |
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Florence Hawkens as Ma Burger |
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P. Wademan as Pa Burger |
| Directing | Pierre D. Botha | Director |
| Writing | Pierre D. Botha | Writer |
