Jock of the Bushveld
“From the best-seller that captivated millions of readers comes a motion picture as vast as Africa itself.”
Synopsis
In 1886 the 20 years old Percy Fitzpatrick from Kaapstad sets out for the Delagoa bay in Transvaal to dig for gold. On his way he prevents the weakly puppy Jock being drowned and adopts him. But when they finally reach the destination of his journey, there's no gold there anymore. So Percy starts out as a foreman, and henceforth he and Jock live through many exciting adventures involving wild animals and slave drivers.
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Jock of the Bushveld (1986)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-25
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gray Hofmeyr
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cundill, Percy Fitzpatrick
- Original Title
- Jock of the Bushveld
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gray Hofmeyr
John Cundill, Percy Fitzpatrick
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Gray Hofmeyr
Director
John Cundill
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What is Jock of the Bushveld about?
In 1886 the 20 years old Percy Fitzpatrick from Kaapstad sets out for the Delagoa bay in Transvaal to dig for gold. On his way he prevents the weakly puppy Jock being drowned and adopts him. But when they finally reach the destination of his journey, there's no gold there anymore. So Percy starts out as a foreman, and henceforth he and Jock live through many exciting adventures involving wild animals and slave drivers.
Who directed Jock of the Bushveld?
Jock of the Bushveld was directed by Gray Hofmeyr.
Who stars in Jock of the Bushveld?
The principal cast of Jock of the Bushveld includes Jonathan Rands, Gordon Mulholland, Jocelyn Broderick, Wilson Dunster, Olivier Ngwenya.
When was Jock of the Bushveld released and how long is it?
Jock of the Bushveld was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.