In a Time of Violence: The Line
“A story concerning changing values, violent cultural and political clashes and conflict among black families in Johannesburg, South Africa.”
Synopsis
This controversial political thriller, which provoked mass demonstrations and nine deaths in South Africa when it was first shown, gives dramatic form to the African National Congress's basic program of reconcilliation within a non-racialist, democratic society. A train massacre by an Inkatha militant causes the sole witness to the crime to flee the Soweto townships to take refuge in Johannesburg; but the violence follows him when his ANC comrades try to buy guns for a retaliatory raid against Inkatha supporters.
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Vusi Kunene
Benjamin Khumalo
Grace Mahlaba
Mpho
Ramalao Makhene
Zakes
Jerry Mofokeng
Duma Nkosi
Filimone Meigos
Pedro dos Santos
Marcel Van Heerden
Fanie de Villiers
Sello Maake
Snowy Mokoena
Connie Chiume
Rosie
Dolly Rathebe
Gogo
Shadrack Keoropetse
Jabu
Fana Mokoena
Tebogo
Trevi Jean Le Pere
Doreen
Connie Mfuku
Constance
Israel Thabede
Zacharia
Lillian Dube
Poppie
Owen Sejake
Welcome
Fats Dibeco
Ndhlovu
Ian Roberts
Lt. Danie Visser
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Tilley
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Tilley
- Original Title
- In a Time of Violence: The Line
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Zulu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Afravision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Tilley
Brian Tilley, Mokonenyana Molete
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Tilley
Director
Brian Tilley
Screenplay
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What is In a Time of Violence: The Line about?
This controversial political thriller, which provoked mass demonstrations and nine deaths in South Africa when it was first shown, gives dramatic form to the African National Congress's basic program of reconcilliation within a non-racialist, democratic society. A train massacre by an Inkatha militant causes the sole witness to the crime to flee the Soweto townships to take refuge in Johannesburg; but the violence follows him when his ANC comrades try to buy guns for a retaliatory raid against Inkatha supporters.
Who directed In a Time of Violence: The Line?
In a Time of Violence: The Line was directed by Brian Tilley.
Who stars in In a Time of Violence: The Line?
The principal cast of In a Time of Violence: The Line includes Vusi Kunene, Grace Mahlaba, Ramalao Makhene, Jerry Mofokeng, Filimone Meigos.
When was In a Time of Violence: The Line released and how long is it?
In a Time of Violence: The Line was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.