The Burning

The Burning

8.0
1968
0h 32m
Drama

Overview

Stephen Frears’ first film, "The Burning" is a chilling exploration of racial tensions in Apartheid-era South Africa. On a sweltering summer’ day, a wealthy white matriarch insists on taking her household on a planned trip to the country, in spite of their urgent warnings that an uprising is underway.

Director

Stephen Frears

Top Cast

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies

Gran

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Isobel Muller

Cook

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Maxine Day

Nurse

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Cosmo Pieterse

Chauffeur

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Mark Baillie

Child

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Walter Glennie

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