Hally, a white South African adolescent, is stuck between his intolerant father's view of him and those of his caregiver, Sam, a Black waiter who is Hally's friend and teacher. Hally is required to laugh at his father's racist jokes; Sam...
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Cast
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Sam
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Hally Ballard
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Patrick Mofokeng | ... |
Willie
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Jennifer Steyn | ... |
Betty Ballard
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Michael Maxwell | ... |
Harold Ballard
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Redd Valentino | ... |
Young Hally
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Zoliswa Kawe | ... |
Myriam
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Bongo Mbutuma | ... |
Elias
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Nceba Mpiliswana | ... |
Owigi
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Vuyisile Pandle | ... |
Winston
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| Wiseman Sithole | ... |
Bus Driver
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Tiny Skefile | ... |
Passenger
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| Deon Lotz | ... |
Policeman
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Sean Goatleysoan | ... |
Langervidt
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| Justin Jesso | ... |
Bully
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Nicholas Andrews | ... |
Bully #2
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Thomas Galvin | ... |
Bully #3
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| Nicky Rebelo | ... |
Headmaster
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| Danny Keogh | ... |
Mr. Prentice
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Wayne Harrison | ... |
Jack Kempston
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Thembani Luzipho | ... |
Master of Ceremonies
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Caroline Mayola | ... |
Hilda
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| Robin Smith | ... |
Man in Bar / Radio news reader
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Marion Baxter | ... |
Featured Dancer
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Karabo Radpoole | ... |
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Beata Cloete | ... |
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Andre Cloete | ... |
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Natalie Fredericks | ... |
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Angelo Moroka | ... |
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Smantha Kok | ... |
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Charlton Erasmus | ... |
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Nomzamo Ganyaza | ... |
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Khumbula Noibaza | ... |
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Sheena Abrahams | ... |
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Arthur Jacobs | ... |
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Nomafuza Nongongo | ... |
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Siyathemba Nojingka | ... |
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Emmaureen Jaha | ... |
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Jose Oerson | ... |
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Jolene Letago | ... |
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Jeremy Stanley | ... |
Featured Dancer
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Amaya Mbiza | ... |
Featured Dancer
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Lusanda Msopi | ... |
Featured Dancer
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Mamela Nyamza | ... |
Featured Dabcer
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Owen Manamela | ... |
Featured Dancer
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Zintile Yimba | ... |
Featured Dancer
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Petros Tshemese | ... |
Featured Dancer
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Elijah Gladman Guzana and his Orchestral Jazzonians | ... |
Band
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Marius B.G. Swartz | ... |
Trumpet Player
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Alex Van Der Speck | ... |
Trumpet Player
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Angus B. Petesen | ... |
Trombone Player
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Ivan Mazuze | ... |
Saxophone Player
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Phumlani Mtiti | ... |
Saxophone Player
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Mervyn Africa | ... |
Piano Player
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Wesley D. Rustin | ... |
Double Bass Player
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Carl H. Van Rensburg | ... |
Drums Player
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Directed by
| Lonny Price | ||
Written by
| Athol Fugard | ... | (based on the play by) |
| Nicky Rebelo | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Michael Auret | ... | producer |
| George Belshaw | ... | executive producer |
| Raimund Berens | ... | executive producer |
| Reuben Cannon | ... | executive producer |
| Peter Dale | ... | executive producer |
| Zaheer Goodman-Bhyat | ... | producer |
| John Hadity | ... | executive producer |
| Malcolm Kohll | ... | co-producer |
| William Mahoney | ... | executive producer |
| Nelle Nugent | ... | producer |
| Richard Paulson | ... | executive producer |
| Jody Price | ... | executive producer |
| David Pupkewitz | ... | producer |
| Morris Ruskin | ... | executive producer |
| Avy Stein | ... | executive producer |
| Kenneth Teaton | ... | executive producer |
| Platon Trakoshis | ... | line producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Barry Donnelly | ||
Cinematography by
| Lance Gewer | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ronelle Loots | ||
Editorial Department
| Donovan Bush | ... | supervising colorist |
| Tahnee Davies | ... | post coordinator: South Africa (as Tahnee Wright) |
| Petr Geertsema | ... | assistant editor |
| Corne Gildenhuys | ... | assistant editor |
| Tanja Hagen | ... | assistant editor |
| Heino Henning | ... | colorist / on-line editor |
| Richard Lackey | ... | post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Janet Meintjies | ... | (as Janet Meintjes) |
| Christa Schamberger | ||
Production Design by
| Tom Gubb | ||
Costume Design by
| Pierre Vienings | ||
Makeup Department
| Pat Adams | ... | hair stylist assistant / makeup artist assistant |
| Nicolette Basson | ... | key hair stylist / key makeup artist |
| Carla Fourie | ... | hair stylist assistant / makeup artist assistant |
| Rozanna Howe | ... | hair stylist assistant / makeup artist assistant |
| Annalinde Kirsten | ... | hair stylist assistant / makeup artist assistant |
| Rene Rossouw | ... | hair stylist assistant (as Renee Rossouw) / makeup artist assistant (as Renee Rossouw) |
| Gayl Shelly | ... | makeup supervisor |
Production Management
| Derek O'Connor | ... | unit manager: locations |
| Barry Strick | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Dale Butler | ... | first assistant director |
| De Villiers Fourie | ... | third assistant director |
| Eugenia Claudia Gualdi | ... | second assistant director (as Eugenia Gualdi) |
| Kitt Lavoie | ... | assistant director |
| Marcy Trout | ... | second assistant director (as Marcellano Trout) |
| Christo van Schalkwyk | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| Trish Wylie | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Cyril Shu Anyanga | ... | set dresser (as Cyril Anyanga) |
| Gail Behrmann | ... | art department researcher |
| Jason Berndt | ... | art department coordinator |
| Mike Fernandez | ... | art department assistant |
| Gregory Gibson | ... | props assistant |
| Jane Henderson | ... | lead set decorator |
| Saadiqah Omar | ... | art department assistant |
| Mark Risk | ... | storyboard artist |
| Jako Suhrmuller | ... | art department assistant |
| Amidou Fombe Tiku | ... | set dresser (as Fombe Tiku) |
| Johan Van Eeden | ... | stand-by on-set dresser |
| Jaco Van Heerden | ... | stand-by on-set dresser |
| Kobus Van Heerden | ... | art department assistant (as Jako Van Heerden) |
| Neil Williamson | ... | property master |
| Lee-Ann Olwage | ... | art department assistant (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Armien Baradien | ... | vt sound |
| Barry Donnelly | ... | sound designer |
| Paul Herrington | ... | sound facility manager |
| Conrad Kuhne | ... | location sound recordist |
| Jacques Pienaar | ... | boom operator |
| Bert Roets | ... | location sound recordist |
| Mark Shehab | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Geronimo Mercado | ... | adr supervisor: Puerto Rico (uncredited) |
| Mark Shehab | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ricardo Cupido | ... | special effects crew |
| Antonio Morelli | ... | special effects crew |
| Gavin Pearson | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Russel Shlummer | ... | special effects crew (as Russel Schlimmer) |
| Cassandra Van Der Zanden | ... | special effects crew |
| Raymond Vokes | ... | special effects crew (as Raymond Volkes) |
| Donavin Waters | ... | special effects crew |
Visual Effects by
| Faghrie Coenraad | ... | 3d artist: Condor Cape Town |
| Faghvie Coenraad | ... | 3d artist: Condor Cape Town |
| Devin Mitchell | ... | 3d artist: Condor Cape Town |
| Mzo Pitolo | ... | compositing artist: Condor Cape Town |
| Andre Steyn | ... | compositing artist: Condor Cape Town |
| Andre Van Der Merwe | ... | visual effects producer: Condor Cape Town |
Stunts
| Paul Hampshire | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Mick Milligan | ... | stunts |
| Gabriel Williamson | ... | stunt office coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dave Aenmey | ... | camera operator (as Dave Aenmay) |
| Jarrett Barr | ... | grip |
| Dylan Bland | ... | grip |
| Patrick Botha | ... | best boy |
| Eduardo Da Veigo | ... | vt operator |
| Stephen Daly | ... | best boy |
| Hein de Vos | ... | camera operator |
| Thozamile Ganzana | ... | spark (as Thozamile Ganjani) |
| Gijs Ten Haaft | ... | grip |
| David Howe | ... | gaffer |
| Zahir Karriem | ... | key grip |
| Pam Laxen | ... | focus puller (as Pamela Laxen) |
| Warrick Mcleod | ... | digital loader: red one |
| Elvis Mhlauli | ... | sparks |
| Nik Nocwabe | ... | grip assistant |
| Gideon Pretorius | ... | sparks |
| Bruno Shosha | ... | generator operator (as Bruno Shosh) |
| Hilton Stiles | ... | best boy grip (as Hilton Styles) |
| Ayanda Sunduza | ... | clapper loader |
| Lean Van Den Berg | ... | clapper loader |
| Adi Visser | ... | steadicam operator |
| Coco Van Oppens | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jeanette Bingham | ... | seamstress |
| Catherine Collard | ... | costume tailor (as Cathy Collard) |
| Kim Coppen | ... | stand-by wardrobe |
| Inge Hough | ... | costume stand-by |
| Ayesha Khatieb | ... | costume supervisor |
| Jocelyn Mackenzie | ... | seamstress |
| Candice-Lee Robinson | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Natalie Schoeman | ... | stand-by wardrobe |
| Jeanette Scott | ... | seamstress |
| Oona Van Jaarsveld | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Oona Mari Van Jaarsveld) / wardrobe assistant |
| Geraldine Verkul | ... | costume cleaner |
Location Management
| Bourne Burski | ... | location scout |
| Deborah Murray | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Mike Blake | ... | musician: solo trumpet |
| Barbara Kennedy | ... | musician: solo cello |
| Grant McLachlan | ... | arranger: digital |
| Neo Muyanga | ... | musician: opening music vocalist |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carien Schutte | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Cyril Shu Anyanga | ... | driver: set dressing (as Cyril Anyanga) |
| Derek Ayuk | ... | driver: wardrobe truck |
| Wilfrid Cupido | ... | driver: banger |
| Henry de Villiers | ... | transportation captain |
| Clem Hennessy | ... | unit captain: locations |
| Clement Magwaza | ... | driver: wardrobe truck |
| James Mubawa | ... | driver: catering |
| Anthony Muringani | ... | driver: craft service (as Anthony Muregani) |
| Lieven Muzerwa | ... | driver: hair and makeup truck |
| Bruce Nqamqele | ... | driver: unit truck |
| Derek O'Connor | ... | transportation manager |
Additional Crew
| Shiraz Adams | ... | chaperone: cast |
| Razwana Akram | ... | legal services: UK, Simons Murhead Burton |
| Matt Alesevich | ... | development manager: Foxboro Company |
| Kelly Jo Bluen | ... | tutor: French |
| Robyn Bouwer | ... | production assistant |
| Neil Brown | ... | on-set medic: Medics in Motion |
| Devin Richard Butterworth | ... | loop group: Young Hally |
| Mark Cain | ... | accountant |
| Hanlie Carstens | ... | insurance broker: South Africa, COM |
| Carla Cloete | ... | production assistant |
| Matt Cowart | ... | assistant to director |
| Willemun De Best | ... | collection agent: Fintage House |
| Byron De Carvalho | ... | caterer |
| Kurt De Villers | ... | chaperone: Mr. Price (as Kurt De Villiers) |
| Clinton De Villiers | ... | chaperone: cast (as Clint De Villiers) |
| Aubrey Diko | ... | unit assistant |
| Andrea Dondolo | ... | loop group |
| Surita Douglas | ... | accountant |
| Lusindiso Dubula | ... | loop group (as Lusindiso 'Darky' Dubula) |
| David Friedlander | ... | counsel: Foxboro Company |
| Joanne Goldstone | ... | accounting consultant |
| Martin Goodman | ... | chaperone: Mr. Highmore |
| Kerry Gregg | ... | production coordinator |
| Atiya Henry | ... | staff: Reuben Cannon Productions |
| Tiffany Heyns | ... | production secretary |
| Mark Hoeben | ... | choreographer |
| Kailyn Johnson | ... | title designer and treatment (as Ryan Johnson) |
| Cigal Kaplan | ... | assistant to producers: Focus Films |
| Mildred Kasirori | ... | catering assistant |
| Vengaj Katsande | ... | craft service leader |
| Kevin T. Katske | ... | financial and legal services |
| Zoliswa Kawe | ... | loop group |
| Gideon Kekande | ... | catering assistant |
| Jonathan S. Kemp | ... | assistant to producers: Focus Films (as Jonny Kemp) |
| Andile Kosi | ... | loop group (as Andile 'Jumbo' Kosi) |
| Peter Krummeck | ... | loop group |
| Jeff Lock | ... | development manager: Foxboro Company |
| Guy MacLeod | ... | legal services: South Africa, Irish Inc. |
| Irish MacLeod | ... | Additional Crew: Legal |
| Mvakalish 'Dobs' Madotyeni | ... | loop group |
| Alice Mahoney | ... | financial and legal services |
| Bill Mahoney | ... | financial and legal services |
| Jim Mahoney | ... | financial and legal services |
| Michelle Mahoney | ... | financial and legal services |
| Peter Marshall | ... | insurance broker: USA, De Witt Stern Group |
| Bongo Mbutuma | ... | loop group |
| Jacques McDonald | ... | technical advisor (as Jacques Macdonald) |
| Patrick Mediate | ... | development director: Foxboro Company |
| Nick Miller | ... | tutor: Mathematics |
| Kim Moir | ... | travel services: Wide Horizons Direct |
| Rae Monique | ... | staff: Reuben Cannon Productions (as Reasheal Lockett) |
| Nceba Mpiliswana | ... | loop group |
| James Mubawa | ... | catering team leader |
| Africa Munyama | ... | set production assistant |
| Collins Ndlama | ... | general office assistant |
| Stacie O'Beirne | ... | insurance broker: USA, De Witt Stern Group |
| Lynette Ou Tim | ... | production assistant |
| Yuyisile Pandle | ... | loop group |
| Lars Plucker | ... | collection agent: Fintage House |
| Selwyn Prins | ... | unit assistant |
| Paul Raleigh | ... | completion bond: Film Finances |
| Cristobel Salmeron | ... | tutor: Spanish |
| Joy Sapieka | ... | unit publicist |
| Sarah Scott | ... | loop group |
| Mattew Sheel | ... | chaperone: Mr. Rhames |
| James Shirras | ... | completion bond: Film Finances |
| Robin Smith | ... | loop group |
| Justine Solomon | ... | production coordinator |
| Gok-Hui Tan | ... | company accountant: Focus Films |
| Clara Tilve | ... | tutor: Spanish |
| Susan Truckey | ... | tutoring coordinator |
| Farren van Niekerk | ... | additional crew: legal |
| Ryan Venter | ... | catering coordinator |
| Joan Washington | ... | dialect coach: Mr. Highmore |
| Ilana Wetzler | ... | loop group |
| Jonathan P. Whitcomb | ... | financial and legal services |
| Ina Wichterich | ... | dance director |
| Michael Wilson | ... | production assistant |
| Denise Woods | ... | dialect coach: Mr. Rhames |
| David Zannoni | ... | collection agent: Fintage House |
Thanks
| Tracy Ann Bryan | ... | special thanks |
| David Dale | ... | in memory of |
| Sue Latimer | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Phyllis Ruskin | ... | in memory of |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Focus Filmes (2012) (Brazil) (DVD)
- GatebreakR (2020) (World-wide)
- Image Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Phoenicia Pictures (2010) (Non-US) (Middle East)
- Videorama (2011) (Greece)
Special Effects
- Big Bang (special effects)
- Condor Post Cape Town (visual effects)
Other Companies
- COM (insurance brokers: South Africa)
- Carole Dudley Associates (casting)
- DeWitt Stern Group (insurance brokers: USA)
- Film Finances (completion bond)
- Fintage CAM (collection agent)
- Hollowpoint Security (set security)
- Irish (legal services: South Africa)
- Media Film Service Cape Town (camera: grips and lighting)
- Medics in Motion (on-set medic)
- Simons Muirhead & Burton (legal services: UK)
- Teach-Me-2 Tutoring (tutors: Mr. Highmore)
- Waterfront Studios (post-production facilities)
- Wide Horizons Direct (travel services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Hally, a white South African adolescent, is stuck between his intolerant father's view of him and those of his caregiver, Sam, a Black waiter who is Hally's friend and teacher. Hally is required to laugh at his father's racist jokes; Sam exposes Hally is uplifting experiences. Hally has a memory of being terribly humiliated by his father; Sam shows Hally how to be proud of something he can achieve. Written by Centralhighstudents |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Matthew Broderick played Master Harold /Hally in the 1985 movie adaptation. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of 'Master Harold'... and the Boys (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing See more » |