A South African preacher goes to search for his wayward son, who has committed a crime in the big city.A South African preacher goes to search for his wayward son, who has committed a crime in the big city.A South African preacher goes to search for his wayward son, who has committed a crime in the big city.
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- 1 win & 4 nominations
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- TriviaThe background instrumental music in the movie is the same as the theme song from the movie Zulu (1964).
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Theophilus Msimangu: But he has some truth on his side.
Rev Stephen Kumalo: "Truth"? But how can he have truth on his side and not God?
- ConnectionsFeatured in 2nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1996)
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A timeless classic, a film everyone should see
What makes this film so good, is that it deals with the issues of Apartheid in a sensitive, and moving way. There is no overt message of hatred, but shows rather how lives both black and white are affected by division and hatred. The words of Jarvis's dead son are incredibly powerful, significant, even to this day. I grew up in Natal, and lived in Johannesburg, and experienced the evils of Apartheid. Yes, the film is in a way too soft in this regard, but this is not what the film is about. James Earl Jones's depiction of an African Cleric in this time period is amazingly accurate. I had tears in my eyes watching his performance. Harris too shines. This is a movie for today, and is as relevant now, as it was 50 years ago. Must see viewing.
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- Sep 4, 2002
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- $670,727
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