
Lola
“She has brains, brawn & beauty”
Synopsis
The story centers on a group of friends who are dedicated and enthusiastic volleyball players. One of the girls, Lola, however, believes that there is more to life than just volleyball, and together with three of her friends, starts investigating the possibility of attending university after school. Lola and her friends are mocked by an opposing volleyball team, who believe that university will suck them into a life of studying, with no time to focus on sport.In an effort to prove them wrong, Lola and her friends challenge the others to a volleyball tournament, and after emerging victorious, Lola proves that it is possible to be both physically and mentally fit.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Tony Cunningham
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Cunningham
- Original Title
- Lola
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Tycoon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Cunningham
Tony Cunningham
Tanya Logan
Tony Cunningham
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Cunningham
Director
Tony Cunningham
Writer
Tony Cunningham
Producer
Tanya Logan
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lola.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lola
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lola about?
The story centers on a group of friends who are dedicated and enthusiastic volleyball players. One of the girls, Lola, however, believes that there is more to life than just volleyball, and together with three of her friends, starts investigating the possibility of attending university after school. Lola and her friends are mocked by an opposing volleyball team, who believe that university will suck them into a life of studying, with no time to focus on sport.In an effort to prove them wrong, Lola and her friends challenge the others to a volleyball tournament, and after emerging victorious, Lola proves that it is possible to be both physically and mentally fit.
Who directed Lola?
Lola was directed by Tony Cunningham.
Who stars in Lola?
The principal cast of Lola includes Constance Shangase, Lucasta Baloi, Gerald Nzimande, Matthew Monika, Isaac Xaba.
When was Lola released and how long is it?
Lola was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
