Winning a Continent (1916)
This epic film was one of the first South African dramatic film productions. It tells the story of the Boers’ Great Trek at the end of the 1830s, concluding with a hegemonic reconstruction of the 1838 Battle of Blood River, where a few hundred armed Afrikaners defeated several thousand Zulus.
Director: Harold M. Shaw
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: December 14, 1916
Cast
- Dick Cruikshanks - Piet Retief
- Caroline Frances Cooke - Lenie Retief
- Jackie Turnbull - Piet Retief Junior
- Bobby Rowson - Willie van Rensburg
- Stephen Ewart - Gen. Pretorius
- M.A. Wetherell - Karel Landman
- Mabel Rushton - Mrs. Landman
- Edna Flugrath - Johanna Landman
- Julius Royston - Louis Perreira
- Charles Kitts - José Diaz
Screenplay
Cinematography: J. Humphrey
Production: African Film Productions Ltd
Country: South Africa
Language: No Language
Original Language: af
More Films by Director: Harold M. Shaw
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Winning a Continent about?
- This epic film was one of the first South African dramatic film productions. It tells the story of the Boers’ Great Trek at the end of the 1830s, concluding with a hegemonic reconstruction of the 1838 Battle of Blood River, where a few hundred armed Afrikaners defeated several thousand Zulus.
- Who directed Winning a Continent?
- Winning a Continent was directed by Harold M. Shaw.
- Who stars in Winning a Continent?
- Winning a Continent stars Dick Cruikshanks, Caroline Frances Cooke, Jackie Turnbull, Bobby Rowson, Stephen Ewart, M.A. Wetherell.
- How long is Winning a Continent?
- Winning a Continent has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Winning a Continent?
- Winning a Continent is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Winning a Continent produced?
- Winning a Continent was produced in South Africa.