Grensbasis 13 (1979)
A story about a fictional South African police base on the border between Angola and the former South West Africa. While patrolling, a mail convoy is ambushed and most of the soldiers are shot. The captain is rescued, but one of his constables is taken prisoner. The constable’s sister is also the captain’s girlfriend. GRENSBASIS 13 (Border Post 13) tells the story of the captain’s suspenseful and action-filled rescue attempt in order to bring his sweetheart’s brother home.
Director: Elmo De Witt
Genre: Drama, Action
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: May 25, 1979
Cast
- Danie Joubert - Capt. Mike Steenberg
- Karin Kritzinger - Jane Simmonds
- Karin Scholtz - Lise Meiring
- Tommie Erasmus - Pieter Meiring
- Willie Esterhuizen - Smitty
- George Ballot - Charles
- André Verster - Mr. Meiring
- At Botha - Sarge
- Leonie Ross - Mrs. Meiring
- Annette Engelbrecht - Nurse
Screenplay
Editing: Gerrie van Wyk
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans
Original Language: af
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
border patrol, terminal illness
More Films by Director: Elmo De Witt
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grensbasis 13 about?
- A story about a fictional South African police base on the border between Angola and the former South West Africa. While patrolling, a mail convoy is ambushed and most of the soldiers are shot. The captain is rescued, but one of his constables is taken prisoner. The constable’s sister is also the captain’s girlfriend. GRENSBASIS 13 (Border Post 13) tells the story of the captain’s suspenseful and action-filled rescue attempt in order to bring his sweetheart’s brother home.
- Who directed Grensbasis 13?
- Grensbasis 13 was directed by Elmo De Witt.
- Who stars in Grensbasis 13?
- Grensbasis 13 stars Danie Joubert, Karin Kritzinger, Karin Scholtz, Tommie Erasmus, Willie Esterhuizen, George Ballot.
- How long is Grensbasis 13?
- Grensbasis 13 has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Grensbasis 13?
- Grensbasis 13 is a Drama, Action film.
- Where was Grensbasis 13 produced?
- Grensbasis 13 was produced in South Africa.
- What are the themes of Grensbasis 13?
- The themes of Grensbasis 13 include: Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.