The Recce (2018)
After the South African Defense Force wrongfully declares young Recce Henk Viljoen dead behind enemy lines, it’s up to him alone to use every skill and tool in his arsenal to make it back to his grieving wife.
Director: Johannes Ferdinand Van Zyl
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 155 min
Release Date: September 28, 2018
Cast
- Greg Kriek - Henk Viljoen
- Christia Visser - Nicola Viljoen
- Marius Weyers - General Piet Visagie
- Maurice Carpede - Impi Buthulezi
- Elsabé Daneel - Sandra Viljoen
- Albert Maritz - Leon Viljoen
- Karlé Briedenhann - Lorraine van Rooyen
- Grant Swanby - Captain Le Roux
- DeVille Vannik - Russian Soldier
- Sonni Chidiebere - Interrogator
Screenplay
Music: Graham Ward, Richard Craker
Cinematography: Jacques van Tonder
Editing: Jacques Le Roux
Production: Man Makes a Picture
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
south africa, survival, special forces, behind enemy lines, mourning, military, cape town, south africa, angola, 1980s, south-west africa
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Recce about?
- After the South African Defense Force wrongfully declares young Recce Henk Viljoen dead behind enemy lines, it’s up to him alone to use every skill and tool in his arsenal to make it back to his grieving wife.
- Who directed The Recce?
- The Recce was directed by Johannes Ferdinand Van Zyl.
- Who stars in The Recce?
- The Recce stars Greg Kriek, Christia Visser, Marius Weyers, Maurice Carpede, Elsabé Daneel, Albert Maritz.
- How long is The Recce?
- The Recce has a runtime of 2h 35m (155 minutes).
- What genre is The Recce?
- The Recce is a Drama film.
- Where was The Recce produced?
- The Recce was produced in South Africa.
- What are the themes of The Recce?
- The themes of The Recce include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.