Traitors (2013)
During the Boer War in South Africa, upon hearing that the British are planning a scorched earth policy, a respected Boer officer, who's also a loving father and husband, decides to go home and protect his wife and family instead of participating further in the war. The decision leads to a treason trial for him and his sons.
Director: Paul Eilers
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: February 20, 2013
Cast
- Gys de Villiers - Kommandant van Aswegen
- Vilje Maritz - CJ van Aswegen
- Andrew Thompson - Henry Ahrens
- Jacques Bessenger - Robert Machlachlan
- Johan Baird - Gert Coetsee
- Stian Bam - Gerrie Jacobs
- Ivan Zimmermann - Pearson
- Rika Sennett - Gerda
- Beate Olwagen - Martha
- Hannah Borthwick - Alet Ahrens
Screenplay
Cinematography: Tom Marais
Editing: Mandy Roberts
Production: Spier Films
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans
Original Language: af
Keywords
afrikaans
More Films by Director: Paul Eilers
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Traitors about?
- During the Boer War in South Africa, upon hearing that the British are planning a scorched earth policy, a respected Boer officer, who's also a loving father and husband, decides to go home and protect his wife and family instead of participating further in the war. The decision leads to a treason trial for him and his sons.
- Who directed Traitors?
- Traitors was directed by Paul Eilers.
- Who stars in Traitors?
- Traitors stars Gys de Villiers, Vilje Maritz, Andrew Thompson, Jacques Bessenger, Johan Baird, Stian Bam.
- How long is Traitors?
- Traitors has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- Where was Traitors produced?
- Traitors was produced in South Africa.