Psychic in the Suburbs (1973)
Tjokkie, his mother, and sister Tiemie live together on poverty row. Tjokkie has a gift of psychic ability and is prone to terrifying trances which allow him to see the future. His mother’s husband, a layabout called Giel Swart, sponges off her war pension. Meanwhile, Tiemie is in a relationship with an aggressive biker who has built a dangerous reputation around the suburbs.
Director: Francois Swart
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: March 22, 1973
Cast
- Marius Weyers - Jake
- Louis Van Niekerk - Giel
- Sandra Prinsloo - Tiemie
- Don Lamprecht - Tjokkie
- Wilna Snyman - Ma
- George Ballot - Albertus
- Karen van Wyk - Fè
Screenplay
Production: Quadro Films
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans, English
Original Language: af
More Films by Director: Francois Swart
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Psychic in the Suburbs about?
- Tjokkie, his mother, and sister Tiemie live together on poverty row. Tjokkie has a gift of psychic ability and is prone to terrifying trances which allow him to see the future. His mother’s husband, a layabout called Giel Swart, sponges off her war pension. Meanwhile, Tiemie is in a relationship with an aggressive biker who has built a dangerous reputation around the suburbs.
- Who directed Psychic in the Suburbs?
- Psychic in the Suburbs was directed by Francois Swart.
- Who stars in Psychic in the Suburbs?
- Psychic in the Suburbs stars Marius Weyers, Louis Van Niekerk, Sandra Prinsloo, Don Lamprecht, Wilna Snyman, George Ballot.
- How long is Psychic in the Suburbs?
- Psychic in the Suburbs has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Psychic in the Suburbs?
- Psychic in the Suburbs is a Drama film.
- Where was Psychic in the Suburbs produced?
- Psychic in the Suburbs was produced in South Africa.