1960
“You can’t bury the past”
Synopsis
When the remains of an apartheid-era policeman are discovered 60 years after he went missing, a retired singer revisits her past to help with the investigation. But how much does she know, and what is she holding back?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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1960 TRAILER for opening Film for DIFF2022
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-09
Top Cast
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Zandile Madliwa
Younger Lindi
Sanda Shandu
Tshepo
Ivy Nkutha
Older Lindi
Chris Gxalabla
Harry Hlongwane
James Boy Maduna
Driver
Wandile Langeni
Laborer
Sisa Hewana
Detective Maseko
Erica Thom
Forensics Expert 1
Stefs Roos
Forensics Expert 2
Denvor Phokaners
News Reader
Lusapho Gqobo
Butler
Asanda Rilityana
Busi
Sipumzo Luwaba
Double Bass Player
Masoja Christopher Sikolo
Guitarist
Yonga Dingiswayo
Drummer
Pumeza Rashe-Matoti
Queenie
Anele Matoti
Thomas
Othello Tyulu
Ntsika
Release History & Theatrical Window
Durban International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Mutombo, King Shaft
- Screenplay & Story
- King Shaft, Khaya Maseko, Michael Mutombo, Bruce Retief
- Original Title
- 1960
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Mutombo, King Shaft
King Shaft, Khaya Maseko, Michael Mutombo, Bruce Retief
Michael Mutombo
Bruce Retief
Michael Mutombo, Clyde Davids, Euclid Jacobs, Bruce Retief, Khaya Maseko
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Mutombo
Director
King Shaft
Writer
Michael Mutombo
Producer
Michael Mutombo
Director of Photography
Bruce Retief
Editor
Khaya Maseko
Writer
Michael Mutombo
Writer
Bruce Retief
Writer
Bruce Retief
Producer
King Shaft
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1960
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What is 1960 about?
When the remains of an apartheid-era policeman are discovered 60 years after he went missing, a retired singer revisits her past to help with the investigation. But how much does she know, and what is she holding back?
Who directed 1960?
1960 was directed by Michael Mutombo, King Shaft.
Who stars in 1960?
The principal cast of 1960 includes Zandile Madliwa, Sanda Shandu, Ivy Nkutha, Chris Gxalabla, James Boy Maduna.
When was 1960 released and how long is it?
1960 was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.