Winning a Continent
De Voortrekkers
Synopsis
This epic film was one of the first South African dramatic film productions. It tells the story of the Boers’ Great Trek at the end of the 1830s, concluding with a hegemonic reconstruction of the 1838 Battle of Blood River, where a few hundred armed Afrikaners defeated several thousand Zulus.
Top Cast
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Piet Retief
Caroline Frances Cooke
Lenie Retief
Jackie Turnbull
Piet Retief Junior
Bobby Rowson
Willie van Rensburg
Stephen Ewart
Gen. Pretorius
M.A. Wetherell
Karel Landman
Mabel Rushton
Mrs. Landman
Edna Flugrath
Johanna Landman
Julius Royston
Louis Perreira
Charles Kitts
José Diaz
William Harbord
Willem Faber
Helene Morris
Mrs. Faber
Holger Petersen
Jan Faber
Wyrley Birch
Rev. Francis Owen(as E. Wyrley Birch)
Violet Dickens
Mrs. Owen
Leon Morris
Maritz
Eileen Gerard
Jane Bird
N. Turnbull
Mrs. Halley
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold M. Shaw
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold M. Shaw, Gustav Preller
- Original Title
- De Voortrekkers
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- African Film Productions Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold M. Shaw
Harold M. Shaw, Gustav Preller
J. Humphrey
Department Leadership Roster
Harold M. Shaw
Director
Harold M. Shaw
Writer
Gustav Preller
Writer
J. Humphrey
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winning a Continent
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What is Winning a Continent about?
This epic film was one of the first South African dramatic film productions. It tells the story of the Boers’ Great Trek at the end of the 1830s, concluding with a hegemonic reconstruction of the 1838 Battle of Blood River, where a few hundred armed Afrikaners defeated several thousand Zulus.
Who directed Winning a Continent?
Winning a Continent was directed by Harold M. Shaw.
Who stars in Winning a Continent?
The principal cast of Winning a Continent includes Dick Cruikshanks, Caroline Frances Cooke, Jackie Turnbull, Bobby Rowson, Stephen Ewart.
When was Winning a Continent released and how long is it?
Winning a Continent was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 54m.