A Chip of Glass Ruby (1982)
In this drama, the Banjee family resides in an area of Johannesburg where Indians are no longer permitted to live. Mr. Bamjee is a vegetable seller and his wife, unlike him, becomes politically involved fighting against the injustices of apartheid. When his wife is arrested and imprisoned, Mr. Bamjee slowly realizes that his wife's concern for others is not a rejection of him.
Director: Ross Devenish
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 1, 1982
Cast
- Muthal Naidoo - Mrs. Bhamjee
- Kessie Govender - Yusuf Bhamjee
- Shayeda Shaik - Girlie
- Chris Pillay - Jimmy Bhamjee
- Surikumari Pillay - Amina Bhamjee
- Naeem Dinath - Farouk Bhamjee
- Waheeda Jooma - Farida Bhamjee
- Inayet Khan - Ahmed Bhamjee
- Karen Pillay - Dr. Abdul Khan
- Bernadette Masala - Mrs. Ndawo
Screenplay
- Nadine Gordimer (Story)
- Nadine Gordimer
Production: Profile Productions
Country: Lesotho, South Africa
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
south africa
More Films by Director: Ross Devenish
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Chip of Glass Ruby about?
- In this drama, the Banjee family resides in an area of Johannesburg where Indians are no longer permitted to live. Mr. Bamjee is a vegetable seller and his wife, unlike him, becomes politically involved fighting against the injustices of apartheid. When his wife is arrested and imprisoned, Mr. Bamjee slowly realizes that his wife's concern for others is not a rejection of him.
- Who directed A Chip of Glass Ruby?
- A Chip of Glass Ruby was directed by Ross Devenish.
- Who stars in A Chip of Glass Ruby?
- A Chip of Glass Ruby stars Muthal Naidoo, Kessie Govender, Shayeda Shaik, Chris Pillay, Surikumari Pillay, Naeem Dinath.
- How long is A Chip of Glass Ruby?
- A Chip of Glass Ruby has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is A Chip of Glass Ruby?
- A Chip of Glass Ruby is a Drama film.
- Where was A Chip of Glass Ruby produced?
- A Chip of Glass Ruby was produced in Lesotho, South Africa.