Broken English
Synopsis
Follows the story of Sarah, who comes under fire from her family, friends and colleagues when she marries an African man, Maas. When she discovers that Maas is part of an underground group of South African freedom fighters, she must analyze her own political and sexual beliefs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michie Gleason
- Screenplay & Story
- Michie Gleason
- Original Title
- Broken English
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michie Gleason
Michie Gleason
Elliot Davis
Suzanne Fenn
Department Leadership Roster
Michie Gleason
Writer
Suzanne Fenn
Editor
Franckie Diago
Production Design
Michie Gleason
Director
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken English
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What is Broken English about?
Follows the story of Sarah, who comes under fire from her family, friends and colleagues when she marries an African man, Maas. When she discovers that Maas is part of an underground group of South African freedom fighters, she must analyze her own political and sexual beliefs.
Who directed Broken English?
Broken English was directed by Michie Gleason.
Who stars in Broken English?
The principal cast of Broken English includes Beverly Ross, Jacques Martial, Greta Ronningen, Mansour Sy, Oona O'Neill Chaplin.
When was Broken English released and how long is it?
Broken English was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.