In a Time of Violence: The Line (1994)
A story concerning changing values, violent cultural and political clashes and conflict among black families in Johannesburg, South Africa.
This controversial political thriller, which provoked mass demonstrations and nine deaths in South Africa when it was first shown, gives dramatic form to the African National Congress's basic program of reconcilliation within a non-racialist, democratic society. A train massacre by an Inkatha militant causes the sole witness to the crime to flee the Soweto townships to take refuge in Johannesburg; but the violence follows him when his ANC comrades try to buy guns for a retaliatory raid against Inkatha supporters.
Director: Brian Tilley
Genre: Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date: July 1, 1994
Cast
- Vusi Kunene - Benjamin Khumalo
- Grace Mahlaba - Mpho
- Ramalao Makhene - Zakes
- Jerry Mofokeng - Duma Nkosi
- Filimone Meigos - Pedro dos Santos
- Marcel Van Heerden - Fanie de Villiers
- Sello Maake - Snowy Mokoena
- Connie Chiume - Rosie
- Dolly Rathebe - Gogo
- Shadrack Keoropetse - Jabu
Screenplay
- Brian Tilley (Screenplay)
- Brian Tilley (Story)
- Mokonenyana Molete (Story)
Production: Afravision
Country: South Africa
Language: English, isiZulu
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Brian Tilley
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In a Time of Violence: The Line about?
- This controversial political thriller, which provoked mass demonstrations and nine deaths in South Africa when it was first shown, gives dramatic form to the African National Congress's basic program of reconcilliation within a non-racialist, democratic society. A train massacre by an Inkatha militant causes the sole witness to the crime to flee the Soweto townships to take refuge in Johannesburg; but the violence follows him when his ANC comrades try to buy guns for a retaliatory raid against Inkatha supporters.
- Who directed In a Time of Violence: The Line?
- In a Time of Violence: The Line was directed by Brian Tilley.
- Who stars in In a Time of Violence: The Line?
- In a Time of Violence: The Line stars Vusi Kunene, Grace Mahlaba, Ramalao Makhene, Jerry Mofokeng, Filimone Meigos, Marcel Van Heerden.
- How long is In a Time of Violence: The Line?
- In a Time of Violence: The Line has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is In a Time of Violence: The Line?
- In a Time of Violence: The Line is a Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was In a Time of Violence: The Line produced?
- In a Time of Violence: The Line was produced in South Africa.