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The Burning

  • 1968
  • TMDB 7.0/10
  • 32m

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.

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Gwen Ffrangcon DaviesGran
  • Isobel MullerCook
  • Maxine DayNurse
  • Cosmo PieterseChauffeur
  • Mark BaillieChild
  • Walter Glennie

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