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The Burning

Jul 1, 1968 · 32m
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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.

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CAST

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies
Gran
Isobel Muller
Cook
Maxine Day
Nurse
Cosmo Pieterse
Chauffeur
Mark Baillie
Child
Walter Glennie
Directed by Stephen Frears

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Memorial Enterprises, BFI
Country
US

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