CinemaOSMovie · 1968 · 0h 32m

The Burning

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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.

Directed byStephen Frears

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 32m
Language
EN
Released
July 1, 1968
Studios
BFIMemorial Enterprises

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Gwen Ffrangcon Davies

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies

Gran

Isobel Muller

Cook

Maxine Day

Nurse

Cosmo Pieterse

Chauffeur

Mark Baillie

Child

Walter Glennie

Creative team
Directed by
Stephen Frears
Stephen Frears
Written by
Roland Starke

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