The Comedians
Synopsis
When Ace Bhona uses his friend’s magic ring under false pretences to make himself a wealthy man, his greed and desire for more soon becomes uncontrollable. He hires a group of thugs to steal the ring from his friend, hoping to possess the ring for himself once and for all. But the friend has a trick up his sleeve and counters Bhona’s greed with a curse.
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The Comedians (1980) | Movie Trailer | Moses Makhathini | Matthews Monica | Hector MathandaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-22
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- Director
- Japie Van Der Merwe
- Original Title
- The Comedians
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Tycoon Films
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Japie Van Der Merwe
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Japie Van Der Merwe
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What is The Comedians about?
When Ace Bhona uses his friend’s magic ring under false pretences to make himself a wealthy man, his greed and desire for more soon becomes uncontrollable. He hires a group of thugs to steal the ring from his friend, hoping to possess the ring for himself once and for all. But the friend has a trick up his sleeve and counters Bhona’s greed with a curse.
Who directed The Comedians?
The Comedians was directed by Japie Van Der Merwe.
Who stars in The Comedians?
The principal cast of The Comedians includes Moses Makhathini, Matthews Monica, Hector Mathanda, Ernest Dlamini, Delani Dlamini.
When was The Comedians released and how long is it?
The Comedians was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.