Gerrie & Louise (1997)
Gerrie and Louise is the true story of politically star-crossed lovers. Gerrie was a colonel in the South African Defense Force, and Louise one of South Africa's top investigative journalists working to expose government hit squads and the men who ran them - men like Gerrie. Realizing that apartheid was doomed and he himself had been betrayed, Gerrie used Louise to get his revenge and she used him to get a story. In the process they fell in love, an improbable relationship that illuminates the difficulties of truth and reconciliation.
Director: Sturla Gunnarsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: September 17, 1997
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gerrie & Louise about?
- Gerrie and Louise is the true story of politically star-crossed lovers. Gerrie was a colonel in the South African Defense Force, and Louise one of South Africa's top investigative journalists working to expose government hit squads and the men who ran them - men like Gerrie. Realizing that apartheid was doomed and he himself had been betrayed, Gerrie used Louise to get his revenge and she used him to get a story. In the process they fell in love, an improbable relationship that illuminates the difficulties of truth and reconciliation.
- Who directed Gerrie & Louise?
- Gerrie & Louise was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.
- How long is Gerrie & Louise?
- Gerrie & Louise has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Gerrie & Louise?
- Gerrie & Louise is a Documentary film.
- Where was Gerrie & Louise produced?
- Gerrie & Louise was produced in Canada.