Movie Description
The House of Hunger
(1983)Overview
Based on the prize-winning novel by Dambudzo Marechera, on growing up black in white Rhodesia, and the exiled writer's return to the newly liberated Zimbabwe.
Featured Crew
- Director : Chris Austin
- Writer : Dambudzo Marechera,Gill Bond,Chris Austin
- Editor : Julian Sabath
- Cast : Claudius Maredza,Zvangendaba Juma,Stephen Chigorimbo,Susan Chenjerayi,Rekai Tangwena,Agnes Gambura,John Indi,Rebecca Radajewska,Willard Duri,Frederick Nyazota,Peter Van Aswegen,Chacks Kangwara,David Mumemo,Richard Zimba,Gertrude Jube,Jones Chakawa,Mark Newman,Eddie Venter,Elvis Fatch,Tony Liddell,Martin Gutsa,Rubin Tambama,John Sigauke,Noel Chitsa,Isiah Chawesa,Captain Flint,Brian Heathcote,Peter Coom
Cast
Narrator
Narrator as a Boy
Harry
Mother
Old Man
Immaculate
Peter
Patricia
Philip
Father
Cafe Owner
Harry's Friend 1
Harry's Friend 2
Harry's Friend 3
Julia
Policeman 1
Policeman 2
Policeman 3
The Narrator as Child
Man in Office
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Facts
Original TitleThe House of Hunger
Status Released
Release Information
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1983-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 01h 27m
Production CompaniesIndigo Productions,Channel 4 Television























