Jock of the Bushveld
"From the best-seller that captivated millions of readers comes a motion picture as vast as Africa itself."
Originally released in 1986. Jock of the Bushveld is a history/family film. directed by Gray Hofmeyr.
Starring Jonathan Rands, Gordon Mulholland, and Jocelyn Broderick
Synopsis
In 1886 the 20 years old Percy Fitzpatrick from Kaapstad sets out for the Delagoa bay in Transvaal to dig for gold. On his way he prevents the weakly puppy Jock being drowned and adopts him. But when they finally reach the destination of his journey, there's no gold there anymore. So Percy starts out as a foreman, and henceforth he and Jock live through many exciting adventures involving wild animals and slave drivers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
8.5/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jock of the Bushveld about?
In 1886 the 20 years old Percy Fitzpatrick from Kaapstad sets out for the Delagoa bay in Transvaal to dig for gold. On his way he prevents the weakly puppy Jock being drowned and adopts him. But wh...
Who directed Jock of the Bushveld?
Jock of the Bushveld was directed by Gray Hofmeyr.
How long is Jock of the Bushveld?
Jock of the Bushveld has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Jock of the Bushveld released?
Jock of the Bushveld was released on December 5, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jock of the Bushveld?
The main cast of Jock of the Bushveld includes Jonathan Rands, Gordon Mulholland, Jocelyn Broderick, Wilson Dunster, Olivier Ngwenya.