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The Comedians

June 1, 1980 1h 26m

Originally released in 1980. The Comedians is a feature film. directed by Japie Van Der Merwe. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Moses Makhathini, Matthews Monica, and Hector Mathanda

Synopsis

When Ace Bhona uses his friend’s magic ring under false pretences to make himself a wealthy man, his greed and desire for more soon becomes uncontrollable. He hires a group of thugs to steal the ring from his friend, hoping to possess the ring for himself once and for all. But the friend has a trick up his sleeve and counters Bhona’s greed with a curse.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 1, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
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Language ZU Original language
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Country South Africa Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Comedians about?

When Ace Bhona uses his friend’s magic ring under false pretences to make himself a wealthy man, his greed and desire for more soon becomes uncontrollable. He hires a group of thugs to steal the...

Who directed The Comedians?

The Comedians was directed by Japie Van Der Merwe.

How long is The Comedians?

The Comedians has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was The Comedians released?

The Comedians was released on June 1, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Comedians?

The main cast of The Comedians includes Moses Makhathini, Matthews Monica, Hector Mathanda, Ernest Dlamini, Delani Dlamini.