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Leading Lady

  • 20142014
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 40m
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Gil Bellows, Brümilda van Rensburg, Katie McGrath, and Bok van Blerk in Leading Lady (2014)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

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 ... Read allJodi, 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!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!

IMDb RATING
5.6/10
818
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  • Director
    • Henk Pretorius
  • Writers
    • Henk Pretorius
    • Tina Kruger
  • Stars
    • Katie McGrath
    • Bok van Blerk
    • Gil Bellows
Top credits
  • Director
    • Henk Pretorius
  • Writers
    • Henk Pretorius
    • Tina Kruger
  • Stars
    • Katie McGrath
    • Bok van Blerk
    • Gil Bellows
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 5User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Leading Lady
    Trailer 2:03
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    Katie McGrath and Bok van Blerk in Leading Lady (2014)
    Katie McGrath and Bok van Blerk in Leading Lady (2014)
    Gil Bellows in Leading Lady (2014)
    Gil Bellows in Leading Lady (2014)
    Gil Bellows, Katie McGrath, and Bok van Blerk in Leading Lady (2014)
    Katie McGrath and Bok van Blerk in Leading Lady (2014)
    Katie McGrath and Bok van Blerk in Leading Lady (2014)
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    Brümilda van Rensburg and Katie McGrath in Leading Lady (2014)
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    Katie McGrath
    Katie McGrath
    • Jodi Rutherfordas Jodi Rutherford
    Bok van Blerk
    • Kobus Willemseas Kobus Willemse
    Gil Bellows
    Gil Bellows
    • Daniel Tayloras Daniel Taylor
    Brümilda van Rensburg
    • Magdaleen Willemseas Magdaleen Willemse
    André Stolz
    • Japie van der Merweas Japie van der Merwe
    Eduan van Jaarsveldt
    • Johan Willemseas Johan Willemse
    Craig Palm
    • Petrus Engelbreghtas Petrus Engelbreght
    Mary Twala
    Mary Twala
    • Sarah Novukaas Sarah Novuka
    Jana Strydom
    • Linda van der Merweas Linda van der Merwe
    Tina Kruger
    • Wilmien du Plooyas Wilmien du Plooy
    Carien Botha
    • Katie Krizingeras Katie Krizinger
    Ruby Carr
    Ruby Carr
    • Bow Deanas Bow Dean
    Melt Sieberhagen
    • Piet Griekas Piet Griek
    Morné du Toit
    Morné du Toit
    • Dassie van Wykas Dassie van Wyk
    Ilze du Plooy
    • Elize Viljoenas Elize Viljoen
    • (as Ilse du Plooy)
    James Gracie
    James Gracie
    • Harry Smitas Harry Smit
    • (as James Alexander)
    Jerry Mntonga
    • Themba Ndlovoas Themba Ndlovo
    Grita Botha
    • Konyn Neethlingas Konyn Neethling
    • (as Greta Botha)
    • Director
      • Henk Pretorius
    • Writers
      • Henk Pretorius
      • Tina Kruger
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    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!" —Dark Matter Studios
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      • There's more to life than lights... camera... and action!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Unrated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bok van Blerk is better known as an Afrikaans singer but has several film roles under his belt
    • Connections
      References Apocalypse Now (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Autumn
      Written and Performed by Matthew Mole

    User reviews5

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A happy, sad, beautiful story.
    This turned out to be a laugh out loud move, with a few sad moments and beautiful South African winter scenery.

    Classic filmmaking, no camera man with Parkinson's disease.

    A real slice of life movie. Tannie Magdaleen Willemse is the aunt we all need to have, she is a typical Boer wife who makes a plan. Her son Kobus Willemse is a "genuine" guy, although in reality young Boer men have impeccable manners. Jodi Rutherford is a finds herself when she meets the Willemse family and the colourful characters.

    Brümilda van Rensburg (Magdaleen Willemse) and Bok van Blerk (Kobus Willemse) are true hidden talents the the rest of the world are missing out on.

    I really love the fact that the main characters can convey a message to each other, and the audience, with just a look or a nod, its these little nuances that make a good move.

    Grab your popcorn and take a look at a slice of real life, after this movie you will feel better than if you spent the day at a spa.
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    • Release date
      • October 9, 2015 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • South Africa
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Afrikaans
    • Also known as
      • Исполнительница главной роли
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Dark Matter Studios
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $647,847
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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