Winning a Continent
Originally released in 1916. Winning a Continent is a drama/history film. directed by Harold M. Shaw. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dick Cruikshanks, Caroline Frances Cooke, and Jackie Turnbull
Synopsis
This epic film was one of the first South African dramatic film productions. It tells the story of the Boers’ Great Trek at the end of the 1830s, concluding with a hegemonic reconstruction of the 1838 Battle of Blood River, where a few hundred armed Afrikaners defeated several thousand Zulus.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 54m
54 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
AF
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dick Cruikshanks
as Piet Retief
Caroline Frances Cooke
as Lenie Retief
Jackie Turnbull
as Piet Retief Junior
Bobby Rowson
as Willie van Rensburg
Stephen Ewart
as Gen. Pretorius
M.A. Wetherell
as Karel Landman
Mabel Rushton
as Mrs. Landman
Edna Flugrath
as Johanna Landman
Julius Royston
as Louis Perreira
Charles Kitts
as José Diaz
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AF
Production Companies
- African Film Productions Ltd
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winning a Continent about?
This epic film was one of the first South African dramatic film productions. It tells the story of the Boers’ Great Trek at the end of the 1830s, concluding with a hegemonic reconstruction of the...
Who directed Winning a Continent?
Winning a Continent was directed by Harold M. Shaw.
How long is Winning a Continent?
Winning a Continent has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was Winning a Continent released?
Winning a Continent was released on December 14, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Winning a Continent?
The main cast of Winning a Continent includes Dick Cruikshanks, Caroline Frances Cooke, Jackie Turnbull, Bobby Rowson, Stephen Ewart.