Dust
Synopsis
A South African spinster murders her father after he rapes the wife of the black foreman for his plantation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marion Hänsel
- Screenplay & Story
- J.M. Coetzee, Marion Hänsel
- Original Score
- Martin St. Pierre
- Original Title
- Dust
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Flach Film, Man's Films, Daska Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marion Hänsel
J.M. Coetzee, Marion Hänsel
Martin St. Pierre
Walther van den Ende
Susana Rossberg
Jean Daskalidès, Jacques Dubrulle, Marion Hänsel, Jean-François Lepetit, Michèle Tronçon
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Hänsel
Director
J.M. Coetzee
Writer
Marion Hänsel
Writer
Jean Daskalidès
Producer
Jacques Dubrulle
Producer
Marion Hänsel
Producer
Jean-François Lepetit
Producer
Martin St. Pierre
Original Music Composer
Walther van den Ende
Director of Photography
Susana Rossberg
Editor
Pierre-Louis Thévenet
Production Design
Yan Tax
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dust
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dust about?
A South African spinster murders her father after he rapes the wife of the black foreman for his plantation.
Who directed Dust?
Dust was directed by Marion Hänsel.
Who stars in Dust?
The principal cast of Dust includes Jane Birkin, Trevor Howard, John Matshikiza, Nadine Uwampa, Lourdes Christina Sayo.
When was Dust released and how long is it?
Dust was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dust was composed by Martin St. Pierre.