A Dry White Season
Originally released in 1989. A Dry White Season is a drama/thriller film. directed by Euzhan Palcy.
Starring Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, and Zakes Mokae
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (110 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Donald Sutherland
as Ben du Toit
Janet Suzman
as Susan du Toit
Zakes Mokae
as Stanley Makhaya
Jürgen Prochnow
as Captain Stolz
Susan Sarandon
as Melanie Bruwer
Marlon Brando
as Ian McKenzie
Winston Ntshona
as Gordon Ngubene
Thoko Ntshinga
as Emily Ngubene
Leonard Maguire
as Bruwer
Gerard Thoolen
as Colonel Viljoen
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Davros Films
- Star Partners II
- Sundance Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Dry White Season about?
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.
Who directed A Dry White Season?
A Dry White Season was directed by Euzhan Palcy.
How long is A Dry White Season?
A Dry White Season has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was A Dry White Season released?
A Dry White Season was released on September 20, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Dry White Season?
The main cast of A Dry White Season includes Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes Mokae, Jürgen Prochnow, Susan Sarandon.
Is A Dry White Season worth watching?
A Dry White Season has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 110 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.