Abathumbi
Synopsis
The Boss is the leader of a gang who plan to kidnap a pastor's nephew as part of a sinister plan in order to make himself rich by extracting a heavy ransom from the lad's wealthy parents. The threatened boy must use his ingenuity and that of his young friends in order to outwit the criminals and thwart their plans.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tonie van der Merwe
- Original Title
- Abathumbi
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Bayeta Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tonie van der Merwe
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Tonie van der Merwe
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What is Abathumbi about?
The Boss is the leader of a gang who plan to kidnap a pastor's nephew as part of a sinister plan in order to make himself rich by extracting a heavy ransom from the lad's wealthy parents. The threatened boy must use his ingenuity and that of his young friends in order to outwit the criminals and thwart their plans.
Who directed Abathumbi?
Abathumbi was directed by Tonie van der Merwe.
Who stars in Abathumbi?
The principal cast of Abathumbi includes Innocent Gumede, Jabulani Luthuli, Victor Nhleko.
When was Abathumbi released and how long is it?
Abathumbi was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.