The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger
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Synopsis
Based on Nicholas Ellenbogen's play of A Nativity, the trilingual (Afrikaans, English and Zulu) film tells a hilarious story about a government backed effort to put on a multiracial production of a play production of a nativity play by the local post office's staff in a tiny backwater village, on the eve of the new democracy.
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The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger (1992) - DVD Release
Type: Clip • Published 2024-12-16
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Brendan Grealy
Corrie Campbell
Ellis Pearson
Half-Jack
Madoda Ncayiyana
Sam (Matluputu)
Liz Szymczak
Monica
Greg Melvill-Smith
Cronin
Regardt van den Bergh
Major Claude du Plessis
Neill Solomon
Leek the Greek
Claire Wrogemann
Visstok (Miriam)
Anthony Stevens
Marley Man Malay
Bheki Mkhwane
Jerry
Anthony Reade
Half-Head
Sophie Mgcina
Ella
Lindelani Buthelezi
Thulani
Miems de Bruyn
Ivy Campbell
Patricia Sanders
Mrs. Toerien
Paul Eilers
Minister of Posts and Telecommunications
Sandra Ferreira
Koekie
Colin Wing
Fuginugi
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$59
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Ellenbogen, Koos Roets
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Ellenbogen, John Cundill, P.G. du Plessis
- Original Title
- The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $59
- Production Studios
- M-Net, Sonneblom Films, Toron International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Ellenbogen, Koos Roets
Nicholas Ellenbogen, John Cundill, P.G. du Plessis
Katinka Heyns, Edgar Bold, Carl Fischer
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Ellenbogen
Director
Koos Roets
Director
Nicholas Ellenbogen
Writer
John Cundill
Writer
P.G. du Plessis
Writer
Katinka Heyns
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger
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What is The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger about?
Based on Nicholas Ellenbogen's play of A Nativity, the trilingual (Afrikaans, English and Zulu) film tells a hilarious story about a government backed effort to put on a multiracial production of a play production of a nativity play by the local post office's staff in a tiny backwater village, on the eve of the new democracy.
Who directed The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger?
The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger was directed by Nicholas Ellenbogen, Koos Roets.
Who stars in The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger?
The principal cast of The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger includes Brendan Grealy, Ellis Pearson, Madoda Ncayiyana, Liz Szymczak, Greg Melvill-Smith.
When was The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger released and how long is it?
The Angel, the Bicycle and the Chinaman's Finger was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.