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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Swanson
- Screenplay & Story
- C.M. Pennington-Richards, Donald Swanson, Ferdinand Webb
- Original Score
- Tommi Ramokgopa, Ralph Trewhela
- Original Title
- The Pennywhistle Blues
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Swan Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Swanson
C.M. Pennington-Richards, Donald Swanson, Ferdinand Webb, James Ambrose Brown
Tommi Ramokgopa, Ralph Trewhela
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Gerald Ehrlich
Donald Swanson
Department Leadership Roster
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Screenplay
Donald Swanson
Screenplay
Ferdinand Webb
Screenplay
Donald Swanson
Director
Tommi Ramokgopa
Original Music Composer
Ralph Trewhela
Original Music Composer
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Director of Photography
Donald Swanson
Producer
Gerald Ehrlich
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pennywhistle Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pennywhistle Blues about?
In a black township in South Africa, a stolen treasure chest passes from hand to hand until it is finally returned to its original owner.
Who directed The Pennywhistle Blues?
The Pennywhistle Blues was directed by Donald Swanson.
Who stars in The Pennywhistle Blues?
The principal cast of The Pennywhistle Blues includes Tommi Ramokgopa, Harriet Qubeka, Joseph Motuba, David Mnkwanazi, Victor Cwai.
When was The Pennywhistle Blues released and how long is it?
The Pennywhistle Blues was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pennywhistle Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pennywhistle Blues was composed by Tommi Ramokgopa, Ralph Trewhela.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pennywhistle Blues?
The Pennywhistle Blues holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).