A Dry White Season
Synopsis
During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.
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Donald Sutherland
Ben du Toit
Janet Suzman
Susan du Toit
Zakes Mokae
Stanley Makhaya
Jürgen Prochnow
Captain Stolz
Susan Sarandon
Melanie Bruwer
Marlon Brando
Ian McKenzie
Winston Ntshona
Gordon Ngubene
Thoko Ntshinga
Emily Ngubene
Leonard Maguire
Bruwer
Gerard Thoolen
Colonel Viljoen
Susannah Harker
Suzette du Toit
Rowen Elmes
Johan du Toit
Stella Dickin
Susan's Mother
David de Keyser
Susan's Father
John Kani
Julius
Andrew Whaley
Chris
Sophie Mgcina
Margaret
Bekhithemba Mpofu
Jonathan
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Euzhan Palcy
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Welland, Euzhan Palcy
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- A Dry White Season
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, Zulu, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Davros Films, Star Partners II, Sundance Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Euzhan Palcy
Colin Welland, Euzhan Palcy, André P. Brink
Dave Grusin
Kelvin Pike, Pierre-William Glenn
Glenn Cunningham, Sam O'Steen
Tim Hampton, Paula Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Euzhan Palcy
Director
Colin Welland
Screenplay
Marc Boyle
Stunt Coordinator
Euzhan Palcy
Screenplay
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Kelvin Pike
Director of Photography
Glenn Cunningham
Editor
Sam O'Steen
Editor
Paula Weinstein
Producer
Pierre-William Glenn
Director of Photography
Charles Knode
Costume Design
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dry White Season
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What is A Dry White Season about?
During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.
Who directed A Dry White Season?
A Dry White Season was directed by Euzhan Palcy.
Who stars in A Dry White Season?
The principal cast of A Dry White Season includes Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes Mokae, Jürgen Prochnow, Susan Sarandon.
When was A Dry White Season released and how long is it?
A Dry White Season was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dry White Season?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dry White Season was composed by Dave Grusin.
Is A Dry White Season based on a book or true story?
A Dry White Season is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "André P. Brink".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dry White Season?
A Dry White Season holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).