Tenth of a Second
“Torn between his desire for justice - and his obsession with revenge.”
Synopsis
"Tenth of a Second" is the account of one man's desperate attempt to fight the oppressive apartheid regime of South Africa. This political thriller centres around Michael Wilder (James Whyle), a schoolteacher and political activist, with a failing marriage. Wilder is a member of the "Organisation" which is involved in subversive activities against the state. One day, Raymond (Nicky Rebelo), a fellow member, visits Wilder and leaves him with a suitcase containing a bomb. Wilder is expected to place in a busy shopping centre. But things do not go according to plan and the consequences of his actions result in devastating effects for Wilder and his grip on reality.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darrell James Roodt
- Original Title
- Tenth of a Second
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darrell James Roodt
Anant Singh
Department Leadership Roster
Anant Singh
Producer
Darrell James Roodt
Director
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What is Tenth of a Second about?
"Tenth of a Second" is the account of one man's desperate attempt to fight the oppressive apartheid regime of South Africa. This political thriller centres around Michael Wilder (James Whyle), a schoolteacher and political activist, with a failing marriage. Wilder is a member of the "Organisation" which is involved in subversive activities against the state. One day, Raymond (Nicky Rebelo), a fellow member, visits Wilder and leaves him with a suitcase containing a bomb. Wilder is expected to place in a busy shopping centre. But things do not go according to plan and the consequences of his actions result in devastating effects for Wilder and his grip on reality.
Who directed Tenth of a Second?
Tenth of a Second was directed by Darrell James Roodt.
Who stars in Tenth of a Second?
The principal cast of Tenth of a Second includes James Whyle, John Carson.
When was Tenth of a Second released and how long is it?
Tenth of a Second was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.