Leading Lady (2014)
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- Unrated
- 1h 40min
- Comedy, Drama
- 09 Oct 2015 (UK)
- Movie
Jodi, an idealistic British drama teacher, travels to a South African town to prepare for a major film role. In rehearsals Jodi's interactions with quirky locals may teach her that there is more to life than lights... camera... and action!
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Awards:
- 4 nominations.
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Cast
| Katie McGrath | ... |
Jodi Rutherford
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Bok van Blerk | ... |
Kobus Willemse
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| Gil Bellows | ... |
Daniel Taylor
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Brümilda van Rensburg | ... |
Magdaleen Willemse
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André Stolz | ... |
Japie van der Merwe
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Eduan van Jaarsveldt | ... |
Johan Willemse
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Craig Palm | ... |
Petrus Engelbreght
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| Mary Twala | ... |
Sarah Novuka
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Jana Kruger | ... |
Linda van der Merwe
(as Jana Strydom)
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Tina Kruger | ... |
Wilmien du Plooy
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Carien Botha | ... |
Katie Krizinger
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| Ruby Carr | ... |
Bow Dean
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Melt Sieberhagen | ... |
Piet Griek
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Morné du Toit | ... |
Dassie van Wyk
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Ilze du Plooy | ... |
Elize Viljoen
(as Ilse du Plooy)
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James Gracie | ... |
Harry Smit
(as James Alexander)
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Jerry Mntonga | ... |
Themba Ndlovo
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Grita Botha | ... |
Konyn Neethling
(as Greta Botha)
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Michaela du Plessis | ... |
Amanda Neethling
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Liam Wood | ... |
Joop Jordaan
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Joshua Wood | ... |
Jorrie Jordaan
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| Barend Kruger | ... |
Casting Director
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Deepak Basi | ... |
Casting Assistant
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Reneta Oosthuizen | ... |
Choir Lady #1
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Denise de Wet | ... |
Choir Lady #2
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Veronica Labuschagne | ... |
Choir Lady #3
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Jeanne Kaasjager | ... |
Choir Lady #4
(as Tonni Jeanne Kaasjager)
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Rita Gerritsen | ... |
Choir Lady #5
(as Aldoretta Gerretsen)
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Bradley Dreyer | ... |
Techno Dancer
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Melody Kaye | ... |
Model #1
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| Jay Anstey | ... |
Model #2
(as Jessica Anstey)
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Jenna Dover | ... |
Model #3
(as Jena Dover)
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| Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele | ... |
Model Photographer
(as Zethu Dlomo)
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Sameera Steward | ... |
Journalist (voice) (voice)
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Danny Ross | ... |
Rap 1&2 (voice) (voice)
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Leomile Motsetsela | ... |
Choir #1 (voice) (voice)
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Boitumelo Ledwaba | ... |
Choir #2 (voice) (voice)
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Lucille Slade | ... |
Choir #3 (voice) (voice)
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Bronté Borcherds | ... |
Choir #4 (voice) (voice)
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Sakhele Ngidi | ... |
Choir #5 (voice) (voice)
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Jako Krige | ... |
Drikus Malan
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Yule Masiteng | ... |
Wedding Videographer
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Directed by
| Henk Pretorius | ||
Written by
| Henk Pretorius | ... | (written by) and |
| Tina Kruger | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Serena Cullen | ... | executive producer |
| Llewelynn Greeff | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Barend Kruger | ... | executive producer |
| Elzabe Kruger | ... | executive producer |
| Chris Laas | ... | executive producer |
| Isabel Laas | ... | executive producer |
| Henk Pretorius | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Eduan van Jaarsveldt | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Benjamin Willem | ||
Cinematography by
| Trevor Calverley | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Warwick Allan | ||
Editorial Department
| Miriam Arndt | ... | assistant editor |
| Sheron Enslin | ... | post producer |
| Michele Wilson | ... | colorist |
Casting By
| Moonyeenn Lee | ||
| Shannon Makhanian | ||
Art Direction by
| Esme Viviers | ||
Costume Design by
| Sian Levieux | ||
Makeup Department
| Jane Dowers | ... | key makeup artist (second unit) (as Jane Stiefel) |
| Gerlia Groenewald | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Claudia Hamman | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Cindy Nuttall | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Eduan van Jaarsveldt | ... | first assistant director |
Sound Department
| Andre Feldmann | ... | sound recordist |
| James Olivier | ... | ADR recordist / sound designer |
| Jim Petrak | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Christopher Piggins | ... | foley artist (as Chris Piggins) |
| Andrea Rusch | ... | dialogue editor |
| Justin Shepperson | ... | sound editor |
| Nicolas Stephens | ... | sound effects editor |
| Alison Stevens | ... | sound effects editor |
| Nolene van der Merwe | ... | sound editor |
| Renier van Niekerk | ... | sound editor |
| Richard West | ... | ADR recordist / assistant sound re-recording mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Sarah Kwan | ... | compositor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jacob Lee Dean | ... | first assistant camera |
| Riaan Hanekom | ... | key grip |
| Rudi Lotter | ... | digital image technician |
| Peter Marsay | ... | assistant camera: UK unit / video assist |
| Khyle Smith | ... | first assistant camera: dailies |
| Stefanie Voss | ... | second assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Alex-Ann Keppie | ... | key costumer |
Additional Crew
| Richard Aaron | ... | EPK Cinematography |
| Barend Kruger | ... | production accountant |
| Jade Manuel | ... | production coordinator |
| Daniel Rheed | ... | key art design: marketing services (as Daniel-Duncan Rheed) |
| Mike Savage | ... | marketing manager: DVD Sales |
| Susan Young | ... | chief financial officer: Marvista Entertainment |
Thanks
| Gabrielle Almagor | ... | thanks |
| Getha Greeff | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
- Dark Matter Studios (presents)
Distributors
- House Lights Media (2016) (United States) (DVD)
- Blackrock Films (2016) (Canada) (DVD)
- Ster-Kinekor Pictures (2015) (South Africa) (theatrical)
- Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment (2016) (United Kingdom)
- MarVista Entertainment (2015) (United States)
- SC Movies (2016) (Australia)
- Summer Hill Films (2014) (World-wide)
- Sunfilm Entertainment (2017) (Germany) (DVD) (release through)
- Tiberius Film (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Tiberius Film (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Onemanshow Creative (key art design) (marketing services)
- Starburst Promotions (Publicity)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
An idealistic British drama school teacher, Jodi Rutherford, persuades a cynical South African farmer to prepare her for a role in a major film as an Afrikaans war heroine. In return Jodi undertakes to direct the annual concert on the Willemse farm. Jodi's interaction with the quirky small town citizens and the stubborn Kobus, teaches her that: "there is more to life than lights... camera... and action!" Written by Dark Matter Studios |
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| Taglines | There's more to life than lights... camera... and action! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bok van Blerk is better known as an Afrikaans singer but has several film roles under his belt See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Apocalypse Now (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Autumn See more » |