In a Time of Violence: The Line (1994)
This controversial political thriller, which provoked mass demonstrations and nine deaths in South Africa when it was first shown, gives dramatic form to the African National Congress's basic program of reconcilliation within a non-racialist, democratic society. A train massacre by an Inkatha militant causes the sole witness to the crime to flee the Soweto townships to take refuge in Johannesburg; but the violence follows him when his ANC comrades try to buy guns for a retaliatory raid against Inkatha supporters.
Director:
Brian Tilley
Writer:
Brian Tilley
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Vusi Kunene as Benjamin Khumalo |
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Grace Mahlaba as Mpho |
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Ramalao Makhene as Zakes |
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Jerry Mofokeng as Duma Nkosi |
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Filimone Meigos as Pedro dos Santos |
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Marcel Van Heerden as Fanie de Villiers |
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Sello Maake as Snowy Mokoena |
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Connie Chiume as Rosie |
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Dolly Rathebe as Gogo |
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Shadrack Keoropetse as Jabu |
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Fana Mokoena as Tebogo |
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Trevi Jean Le Pere as Doreen |
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Connie Mfuku as Constance |
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Israel Thabede as Zacharia |
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Lillian Dube as Poppie |
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Owen Sejake as Welcome |
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Fats Dibeco as Ndhlovu |
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Ian Roberts as Lt. Danie Visser |
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Somizi Mhlongo as Henry |
| Directing | Brian Tilley | Director |
| Writing | Brian Tilley | Screenplay |
| Writing | Brian Tilley | Story |
| Writing | Mokonenyana Molete | Story |