Jantjie
Synopsis
Jantjie - frustrated with his circumstances - joins the army to begin a new life. In his absence his lady friend is courted by a rich businessman and finally agrees to marry him because they believe Jantjie will not return.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dirk de Villiers
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon van Nierop
- Original Title
- Jantjie
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dirk de Villiers
Leon van Nierop
Diana Friedberg
Department Leadership Roster
Dirk de Villiers
Director
Leon van Nierop
Writer
Diana Friedberg
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jantjie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jantjie about?
Jantjie - frustrated with his circumstances - joins the army to begin a new life. In his absence his lady friend is courted by a rich businessman and finally agrees to marry him because they believe Jantjie will not return.
Who directed Jantjie?
Jantjie was directed by Dirk de Villiers.
Who stars in Jantjie?
The principal cast of Jantjie includes Neville Nash, Foziah Davidson, Cedwyn Joel.
When was Jantjie released and how long is it?
Jantjie was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.