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Tenth of a Second

Torn between his desire for justice - and his obsession with revenge.
Jan 1, 1987 · 1h 17m
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Thriller

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"Tenth of a Second" is the account of one man's desperate attempt to fight the oppressive apartheid regime of South Africa. This political thriller centres around Michael Wilder (James Whyle), a schoolteacher and political activist, with a failing marriage. Wilder is a member of the "Organisation" which is involved in subversive activities against the state. One day, Raymond (Nicky Rebelo), a fellow member, visits Wilder and leaves him with a suitcase containing a bomb. Wilder is expected to place in a busy shopping centre. But things do not go according to plan and the consequences of his actions result in devastating effects for Wilder and his grip on reality.

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CAST

James Whyle
Michael Wilder
John Carson
Directed by Darrell James Roodt

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
New World Pictures
Country
US

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