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Dirkie (1970)

G  -  Adventure  -   July 1970 (Japan)
6.9
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After a plane crash a young boy and his dog wander through the Kalahari desert.

Director:

Jamie Uys

Writer:

Jamie Uys
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Cast

Cast overview:
Wynand Uys Wynand Uys ...
Dirkie (as Dirkie Hayes)
Jamie Uys Jamie Uys ...
Anton (as Jamie Hayes)
Lady Frolic of Belvedale Lady Frolic of Belvedale ...
Lolly
Wilhelm Esterhuizen Wilhelm Esterhuizen ...
Smitty
Sue Burman Sue Burman ...
Joan
Jan Bruijn Jan Bruijn ...
Colonel (as Jan Bruijns)
Pieter Hauptfleisch Pieter Hauptfleisch ...
Uncle Pete
Johan Du Plooy Johan Du Plooy ...
Jack
Bill Brewer Bill Brewer ...
Editor
Jacques Loots Jacques Loots ...
Doctor (as Jaques Loots)
Heinrich Marnitz Heinrich Marnitz ...
Hoffman
Eugene Erasmus Eugene Erasmus ...
Operator
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Storyline

Filmed in the most dangerous wastelands, the Kalahari Desert, "Lost in the Desert" is a story of suspense, conflict and incredible human courage as an 8-year-old boy and his dog are left to face this vast wasteland alone after an airplane crash, while an army of men and machines penetrate the desert searching for them. The film is based on true events and is sure to hold you spellbound! Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Kalahari | Boy | Desert | Dog | Dehydration  | See more »

Taglines:

Few have ever entered the deadly, mysterious Kalahari, and lived to reveal its secrets! See more »

Genres:

Adventure

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Details

Country:

South Africa

Language:

Afrikaans | English

Release Date:

(Japan) See more »

Also Known As:

Adventure in the Red Desert See more »

Filming Locations:

Africa See more »

Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Connections

Remade as Papam Pasivaadu (1972) See more »

Soundtracks

"Wait for Tomorrow"
Written by Jimmy Stewart, Doug Ashdown and Eric Gross
Performed by Edwin Duff See more »