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The Godless City (1958)

Directed by Pierre D. Botha

“From the life of a ducktail (Uit de lewe van ’n eendstert)”

Drama · 1h 05m

One of the earliest exploitation films from South Africa, directed and produced by independent film maker Pierre D. Botha. This is a classic example of a ‘restless youth’ film. The action takes place in Johannesburg (The Godless city of the title) and focuses on the youth sub culture of the ‘Ducktails’ (“a white youth gang subculture which emerged within post Second World War South Africa. Rebellious, hedonistic, apolitical and showing little respect for the law, education or work”).

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Cast

G
George Canes Tokolos
R
Ria du Randt Gina du Plessis
A
Andre du Wahl Andre Burger
M
Maurice Brett Sakkie Nel
K
Karl Visser Dominee
E
Ester Kriel Lulu
F
Florence Hawkens Ma Burger
P
P. Wademan Pa Burger

Crew

Director
Pierre D. Botha
Writer
Pierre D. Botha

Details

Original title
Die Goddelose Stad
Release date
1958-06-05
Runtime
1h 05m
Genres
Drama
Original language
AF
Spoken languages
Afrikaans
Countries
South Africa
Production
Pierre D. Botha Films