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The Pennywhistle Blues

Mar 5, 1951 · 1h 3m
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In a black township in South Africa, a stolen treasure chest passes from hand to hand until it is finally returned to its original owner.

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CAST

Tommi Ramokgopa
The Thief
Harriet Qubeka
Mrs. Shakabona
Joseph Motuba
Nicolas, store clerk
David Mnkwanazi
Lucas Ranku
Victor Cwai
John, Lili's beau
Dolly Rathebe
Lili Shabulala
Grinsell Nogauza
Mr. Shabulala
Directed by Donald Swanson

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Production
Swan Film Productions Ltd.
Country
US
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