Forever Young, Forever Free (1975)
When the chips are down and everything seems lost, it’s good to have a best friend.
A poignant tale of friendship and resilience between two South African children, Tsepo and Jannie, set against the contrasting backdrops of rural Africa and 1970s New York City. Their bond faces trials as they navigate the challenges of injury and the quest for healing.
Director: Ashley Lazarus
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 24, 1975
Cast
- Norman Knox - Jannie
- Muntu Ndebele - Tsepo
- Bess Finney - Sister Marguerita
- Karen Valentine - Carol Anne
- José Ferrer - Father Alberto
- Bingo Mbonjeni - Cash General
- Simon Sabela - Rakwaba the Witchdoctor
- Ken Gampu - Thomas Luke
- Naomi Van Niekerk - Grandmother Pienaar
- Fanie Bekker - Dominee Wessels
Screenplay
- Ashley Lazarus
- Andre Pieterse (Original Story)
- Rod McKuen (Lyricist)
Music: Lee Holdridge
Cinematography: Arthur J. Ornitz
Editing: Lionel Selwyn
Production: Milton Okun
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
best friend, childhood friends
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Forever Young, Forever Free about?
- A poignant tale of friendship and resilience between two South African children, Tsepo and Jannie, set against the contrasting backdrops of rural Africa and 1970s New York City. Their bond faces trials as they navigate the challenges of injury and the quest for healing.
- Who directed Forever Young, Forever Free?
- Forever Young, Forever Free was directed by Ashley Lazarus.
- Who stars in Forever Young, Forever Free?
- Forever Young, Forever Free stars Norman Knox, Muntu Ndebele, Bess Finney, Karen Valentine, José Ferrer, Bingo Mbonjeni.
- How long is Forever Young, Forever Free?
- Forever Young, Forever Free has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Forever Young, Forever Free?
- Forever Young, Forever Free is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Forever Young, Forever Free produced?
- Forever Young, Forever Free was produced in South Africa.