Movie Description
Beat the Drum
(2003)Overview
Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Johannesburg with his father's last gift, a tribal drum, in search of work and his uncle. The journey confronts him with the stark realities of urban life, but his indomitable spirit never wavers; he returns with a truth and understanding his elders have failed to grasp.
Featured Crew
- Director : David Hickson
- Producer : David McBrayer,Karen S. Shapiro,Richard Shaw
- Writer : David McBrayer
- Editor : Mark Winitsky
- Cast : Owen Sejake,Mary Twala,Clive Scott,Noluthando Maleka,Junior Singo,Maurice Carpede,Tom Fairfoot,Glen Gabela,Seputla Sebogodi,Nthati Moshesh,Adelaide Shabalala,Dineo Nchabeleng,Jeremiah Ndlovu,Elliot Makhubo,Lindelani Buthelezi,Fats Bookholane,Keketso Semoko,Dini Nondumo,Morena Sefatsa,Muso Sefatsa,Salamina Mosese,Moshoeshoe Chabeli,Tinah Mnumzana,Themsie Times,Judy Phillips,Catharine Cooke,Yule Masiteng,Trudie Taljaard
Cast
Nobe Lebese
Ntombi
Pieter Botha
Letti
Musa
Tumisho
Stefan Botha
Teacher
Joe
Frances
Village Sangoma
Thandi
Village Elder
Village Man
Truckstop Owner
Muthi Seller
Sophie
Tyro
Younger Boy
Street Boy
Street Girl
Pastor Gophe
Healthworker
Township Sangoma
Woman Tourist
Dr. Troubh
Soweto Neighbor
Lauren
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Facts
Original TitleBeat the Drum
Status Released
Release Information
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2003-10-10
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 54m
Budget₹ 2000000
Revenue₹ 895
Homepagehttp://www.beatthedrum.com/
Genres
- Drama
