Place of Weeping
Synopsis
When a farm worker is killed a journalist working in a nearby area investigates the murder
Top Cast
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Norman Coombes
Father Eagen
James Whyle
Philip Seago
Elaine Proctor
Journalist
Gcina Mhlophe
Gracie
Charles Comyn
Tokkie van Rensburg
MIchelle du Toit
Maria van Rensburg
Patrick Shai
Lucky
Kerneels Coertzen
Public Prosecutor
Ramalao Makhene
Themba
Siphiwe Khumalo
Joseph
Doreen Mazibuko
Young Girl
Thoko Ntshinga
Joseph's Widow
Ian Steadman
Dave, Editor
Marcel Van Heerden
Cafe Owner
Arms Seutcoau
Faction Fighter
Nandi Nyembe
Young Girl's Mother
Ernest Ndhlovu
Man with Gun
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darrell James Roodt
- Screenplay & Story
- Darrell James Roodt
- Original Score
- Lloyd Ross
- Original Title
- Place of Weeping
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darrell James Roodt
Darrell James Roodt, Les Volpe
Lloyd Ross
David Heitner
Anant Singh
Department Leadership Roster
Darrell James Roodt
Screenplay
Anant Singh
Producer
David Heitner
Editor
Darrell James Roodt
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Place of Weeping
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What is Place of Weeping about?
When a farm worker is killed a journalist working in a nearby area investigates the murder
Who directed Place of Weeping?
Place of Weeping was directed by Darrell James Roodt.
Who stars in Place of Weeping?
The principal cast of Place of Weeping includes Norman Coombes, James Whyle, Elaine Proctor, Gcina Mhlophe, Charles Comyn.
When was Place of Weeping released and how long is it?
Place of Weeping was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Place of Weeping?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Place of Weeping was composed by Lloyd Ross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Place of Weeping?
Place of Weeping holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).