Isishuluku
Synopsis
Young Sizwe is stuck in an unhappy home where his abusive father, together with a mean-spirited friend, neglect the poor young boy, often refusing to give him any food or water. Things start to look up for Sizwe when he befriends Mandla, another young boy who lives in the area, but one day, while Sizwe and Mandla are out playing together, Sizwe’s father and his buddy kidnap Mandla, taking him hostage. Mandla, however, is a resourceful boy, and when Sizwe brings Mandla’s father to help out, the trio manage to get the upper hand. In the end, the mean-spirited father and friend are beaten, and Sizwe is given a happy new home with Mandla and his caring dad.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Greb
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Bleakley
- Original Title
- Isishuluku
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Igoli Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Greb
Carl Bleakley
Tonie van der Merwe
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Bleakley
Writer
Tonie van der Merwe
Producer
Tony Greb
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Isishuluku
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Isishuluku about?
Young Sizwe is stuck in an unhappy home where his abusive father, together with a mean-spirited friend, neglect the poor young boy, often refusing to give him any food or water. Things start to look up for Sizwe when he befriends Mandla, another young boy who lives in the area, but one day, while Sizwe and Mandla are out playing together, Sizwe’s father and his buddy kidnap Mandla, taking him hostage. Mandla, however, is a resourceful boy, and when Sizwe brings Mandla’s father to help out, the trio manage to get the upper hand. In the end, the mean-spirited father and friend are beaten, and Sizwe is given a happy new home with Mandla and his caring dad.
Who directed Isishuluku?
Isishuluku was directed by Tony Greb.
Who stars in Isishuluku?
The principal cast of Isishuluku includes Innocent Gumede, Hector Mathanda, Sizwe Kenneth, Mandla Dlamini.
When was Isishuluku released and how long is it?
Isishuluku was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.