Gerrie & Louise
Synopsis
Gerrie and Louise is the true story of politically star-crossed lovers. Gerrie was a colonel in the South African Defense Force, and Louise one of South Africa's top investigative journalists working to expose government hit squads and the men who ran them - men like Gerrie. Realizing that apartheid was doomed and he himself had been betrayed, Gerrie used Louise to get his revenge and she used him to get a story. In the process they fell in love, an improbable relationship that illuminates the difficulties of truth and reconciliation.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sturla Gunnarsson
- Original Title
- Gerrie & Louise
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sturla Gunnarsson
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Sturla Gunnarsson
Director
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What is Gerrie & Louise about?
Gerrie and Louise is the true story of politically star-crossed lovers. Gerrie was a colonel in the South African Defense Force, and Louise one of South Africa's top investigative journalists working to expose government hit squads and the men who ran them - men like Gerrie. Realizing that apartheid was doomed and he himself had been betrayed, Gerrie used Louise to get his revenge and she used him to get a story. In the process they fell in love, an improbable relationship that illuminates the difficulties of truth and reconciliation.
Who directed Gerrie & Louise?
Gerrie & Louise was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.
Who stars in Gerrie & Louise?
The principal cast of Gerrie & Louise includes Not specified.
When was Gerrie & Louise released and how long is it?
Gerrie & Louise was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.