The House of Hunger
Synopsis
Based on the prize-winning novel by Dambudzo Marechera, on growing up black in white Rhodesia, and the exiled writer's return to the newly liberated Zimbabwe.
Top Cast
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Narrator
Zvangendaba Juma
Narrator as a Boy
Stephen Chigorimbo
Harry
Susan Chenjerayi
Mother
Rekai Tangwena
Old Man
Agnes Gambura
Immaculate
John Indi
Peter
Rebecca Radajewska
Patricia
Willard Duri
Philip
Frederick Nyazota
Father
Peter Van Aswegen
Cafe Owner
Chacks Kangwara
Harry's Friend 1
David Mumemo
Harry's Friend 2
Richard Zimba
Harry's Friend 3
Gertrude Jube
Julia
Jones Chakawa
Policeman 1
Mark Newman
Policeman 2
Eddie Venter
Policeman 3
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Austin
- Screenplay & Story
- Dambudzo Marechera, Gill Bond, Chris Austin
- Original Score
- Abdullah Ibrahim
- Original Title
- The House of Hunger
- Country of Origin
- Zimbabwe, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Indigo Productions, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Austin
Dambudzo Marechera, Gill Bond, Chris Austin
Abdullah Ibrahim
Gordon Render, Ron Hallis
Julian Sabath
Department Leadership Roster
Dambudzo Marechera
Writer
Gill Bond
Writer
Chris Austin
Director
Julian Sabath
Editor
Chris Austin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House of Hunger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House of Hunger about?
Based on the prize-winning novel by Dambudzo Marechera, on growing up black in white Rhodesia, and the exiled writer's return to the newly liberated Zimbabwe.
Who directed The House of Hunger?
The House of Hunger was directed by Chris Austin.
Who stars in The House of Hunger?
The principal cast of The House of Hunger includes Claudius Maredza, Zvangendaba Juma, Stephen Chigorimbo, Susan Chenjerayi, Rekai Tangwena.
When was The House of Hunger released and how long is it?
The House of Hunger was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The House of Hunger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House of Hunger was composed by Abdullah Ibrahim.
Is The House of Hunger based on a book or true story?
The House of Hunger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dambudzo Marechera".