Top Cast
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Taye Diggs
Henry Nxumalo
Gabriel Mann
Jürgen Schadeberg
Jason Flemyng
Jim Bailey
Tumisho Masha
Can Themba
Moshidi Motshegwa
Florence Nxumalo
Bonnie Mbuli
Dara Macala
Tessa Jubber
Carol Shand (as Tessa Jaye)
Zola
Slim (Alpheus) (as Bonginkosi Dlamini)
Fezile Mpela
Todd Matshikiza
Greg Melvill-Smith
Major Att Spengler
Lindani Nkosi
Nelson Mandela
Keketso Semoko
Fatsy
Tanya Baleson
Planning Clerk
Emgee Pretorius
Johan Snyman
Israel Makoe
Vy
Connie Mfuku
Mother Who Lost Her Son
Walter Knight
Morgan
Etienne Muller
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zola Maseko
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Filardi
- Original Score
- Cedric Gradus Samson
- Original Title
- Drum
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- VIP Medienfonds 2, Armada Pictures, Drum Pty. Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zola Maseko
Jason Filardi
Cedric Gradus Samson
Lisa Rinzler
Troy Takaki
Chris Sievernich, Rudolf Wilchmann, Matt Milich, Jason Filardi, Andreas Schmid
Department Leadership Roster
Zola Maseko
Director
Chris Sievernich
Producer
Rudolf Wilchmann
Producer
Jason Filardi
Screenplay
Lisa Rinzler
Director of Photography
Eggert Ketilsson
Production Design
Cedric Gradus Samson
Original Music Composer
Troy Takaki
Editor
Zachary Matz
Producer
Dumisani Dlamini
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drum about?
A hot-shot journalist is swept up in a movement to challenge Apartheid in 1950s South Africa.
Who directed Drum?
Drum was directed by Zola Maseko.
Who stars in Drum?
The principal cast of Drum includes Taye Diggs, Gabriel Mann, Jason Flemyng, Tumisho Masha, Moshidi Motshegwa.
When was Drum released and how long is it?
Drum was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Drum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drum was composed by Cedric Gradus Samson.