Dingaka

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Dingaka
Dingaka FilmPoster.jpeg
Directed by Jamie Uys
Written byJamie Uys
Produced byJamie Uys
Starring
Cinematography
  • Manie Botha
  • Judex C. Viljoen
Edited by John Jympson
Music by
  • Eddie Domingo
  • Bertha Egnos
  • Basil Gray
Distributed by Embassy Pictures Corporation
Release date
  • 30 June 1965 (1965-06-30)(U.S.)
Running time
98 min.
Country South Africa
Language Afrikaans/English

Dingaka is a 1965 film by South African director Jamie Uys with the soundtrack by Bertha Egnos, Eddie Domingo and Basil Gray.

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Synopsis

Dingaka tells the story of a tribesman, Ntuku Makwena, who avenges the murder of his daughter according to traditional tribal laws. His act of revenge leads him to be tried under government laws, where justice for black people does not exist.

Cast

The film stars Ken Gampu, Stanley Baker, Juliet Prowse and Bob Courtney.

Credited Cast
ActorCharacter
Stanley Baker Tom Davis
Juliet Prowse Marion Davis
Ken Gampu Ntuku Makwena
Alfred Jabulani Mpudi
John Sithebe Witch Doctor
Paul Makgoba Masaba
Siegfried Mynhardt Judge
Gordon Hood Prosecutor
Flora Motaung Rurari
Bob Courtney Prison Chaplain
George Moore Johnson, Legal Aid Society Secretary
Hugh Rouse Bantu Commissioner
Simon Swindell Doctor
Willem Botha Clerk of the Court
Sophie Mgcina Hymn Soloist
Jimmy Sabe Lead singer
Daniel Marolen Man of God
Cocky Tlhotlhalemaje Priest
Clement Mehlomakulu Dancer
Lulami Jabulani Baby boy
Sandy Nkomo Prisoner
Amigo Dira Eben
Fusi Zazayokwe Stick fighter
Thembi Onika
Thandi Letsea
Lemmy Special Penny Whistle Player


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