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A Dry White Season
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A Dry White Season

Wed, Sep 20, 1989
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Sep 20, 1989
CA
  • In CinemasSun, Sep 10, 1989Toronto International Film Festival
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Nov 16, 1989West Germany
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    as Ben du Toit
  • Janet Suzman
    Janet Suzman
    as Susan du Toit
  • Zakes Mokae
    Zakes Mokae
    as Stanley Makhaya
  • Jürgen Prochnow
    Jürgen Prochnow
    as Captain Stolz
  • Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    as Melanie Bruwer
  • Marlon Brando
    Marlon Brando
    as Ian McKenzie
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