Kings of Mulberry Street | |
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Directed by | Judy Naidoo |
Screenplay by | Judy Naidoo |
Produced by | Judy Naidoo |
Starring | Aaqil Hoosen Rizelle Januk Neville Pillay |
Distributed by | Indigenous Film Distribution Nickelodeon Comedy Central |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | South Africa |
Language | English |
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