Movie Description
e’Lollipop
(1975)Overview
"e’Lollipop" is the extraordinary story of two inseparable South African children, Tsepo and his orphaned friend Jannie. Jannie is sent to a missionary station in Tsepo’s village where they become best friends as Jannie finds his place in his new home. Life is full of childhood fun and antics until tragedy strikes: Jannie, now 10 years old, is seriously injured. In the face of much adversity, Tsepo and his community pull together so that Jannie can get specialised medical treatment. A daunting challenge lies ahead... At what cost will Jannie survive? Tsepo and Jannie’s inspirational story unfolds against the breathtaking backdrops of a dramatic African landscape and New York City in the mid-1970s. "e’Lollipop" is a life-changing story that reminds us of the true value of friendship, community, sacrifice and family - despite our color or creed.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ashley Lazarus
- Producer : Andre Pieterse
- Writer : Andre Pieterse
- Editor : Lionel Selwyn
- Cast : Norman Knox,Muntu Ndebele,Bess Finney,Karen Valentine,José Ferrer,Bingo Mbonjeni,Simon Sabela,Ken Gampu,Naomi Van Niekerk,Fanie Bekker,Patrick Mynhardt,Dale Cutts,Jan Bruyns,Phoebe Bhengu,Alyce Webb,Andrew Molelekeng
Cast
Jannie
Tsepo
Sister Marguerita
Carol Anne
Father Alberto
Cash General
Rakwaba the Witchdoctor
Thomas Luke
Grandmother Pienaar
Dominee Wessels
Doctor Du Toit
Doctor Benson
Oom Koos
Mama Joy
New York Schoolteacher
Tsepo's Father
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Facts
Original Titlee’Lollipop
Status Released
Release Information
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1975-03-24
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 25m
Genres
- Family
- Drama