Red Dust
“Nothing is more dangerous than the truth.”
Synopsis
Sarah Barcant, a lawyer in New York City who grew up in South Africa, returns to her childhood dwelling place to intercede for Alex Mpondo, a Black South African politician who was tortured during apartheid.
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RedDust Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-02
Top Cast
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
Alex Mpondo
Hilary Swank
Sarah Barcant
Jamie Bartlett
Dirk Hendricks
Ian Roberts
Piet Müller
Marius Weyers
Ben Hoffman
Nomhlé Nkyonyeni
Mrs. Sizela
Greg Latter
Mannie Bester
Elize Cawood
Anna Hoffman
Robin Smith
Duty Officer
Wilson Dunster
District Judge
Dirk Stoltz
Andre
Jennifer Steyn
Marie Müller
David Dennis
Police Superintendent
Junior Singo
Sipho
James Ngcobo
Ezekiel
Hlomla Dandala
Oscar Dumasi
Connie Mfuku
Alex's Aunt
Zaa Nkweta
Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Hooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Gillian Slovo, Troy Kennedy Martin
- Original Score
- Rob Lane
- Original Title
- Red Dust
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, Xhosa, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Videovision Entertainment, BBC Film, Distant Horizon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Hooper
Gillian Slovo, Troy Kennedy Martin
Rob Lane
Larry Smith
Avril Beukes
Ruth Caleb, Anant Singh, Helena Spring, David M. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Hooper
Director
Avril Beukes
Editor
Mark Wilby
Production Design
Rob Lane
Original Music Composer
Larry Smith
Director of Photography
Ruth Caleb
Producer
Anant Singh
Producer
Helena Spring
Producer
Troy Kennedy Martin
Writer
Diana Cilliers
Costume Design
David M. Thompson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Dust
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red Dust about?
Sarah Barcant, a lawyer in New York City who grew up in South Africa, returns to her childhood dwelling place to intercede for Alex Mpondo, a Black South African politician who was tortured during apartheid.
Who directed Red Dust?
Red Dust was directed by Tom Hooper.
Who stars in Red Dust?
The principal cast of Red Dust includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Hilary Swank, Jamie Bartlett, Ian Roberts, Marius Weyers.
When was Red Dust released and how long is it?
Red Dust was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Dust was composed by Rob Lane.
Is Red Dust based on a book or true story?
Red Dust is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gillian Slovo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Dust?
Red Dust holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).