
Dark City
Synopsis
Political thriller inspired by events in the townships of South Africa. At the same time as protesters weave through the shanty town of 'Dark City', the mayor's home is burgled. These two apparently unconnected events lead to the death of a councillor. Seven people are put on trial and only one person can prove their innocence.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Chris Curling
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lan
- Original Title
- Dark City
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Curling
David Lan
Celestia Fox
Department Leadership Roster
David Lan
Writer
Celestia Fox
Producer
Chris Curling
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dark City.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark City about?
Political thriller inspired by events in the townships of South Africa. At the same time as protesters weave through the shanty town of 'Dark City', the mayor's home is burgled. These two apparently unconnected events lead to the death of a councillor. Seven people are put on trial and only one person can prove their innocence.
Who directed Dark City?
Dark City was directed by Chris Curling.
Who stars in Dark City?
The principal cast of Dark City includes Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Vusi Dibakwane, Thapelo Mofokeng, Ernest Ndhlovu, Moses Mphahlele.
When was Dark City released and how long is it?
Dark City was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
