Jock of the Bushveld (1986)

From the best-seller that captivated millions of readers comes a motion picture as vast as Africa itself.

Jock of the Bushveld (1986) poster

In 1886 the 20 years old Percy Fitzpatrick from Kaapstad sets out for the Delagoa bay in Transvaal to dig for gold. On his way he prevents the weakly puppy Jock being drowned and adopts him. But when they finally reach the destination of his journey, there's no gold there anymore. So Percy starts out as a foreman, and henceforth he and Jock live through many exciting adventures involving wild animals and slave drivers.

Director: Gray Hofmeyr
Genre: History, Family, Adventure
Runtime: 94 min
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Country: South Africa
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

adventurer, african bushveld

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More Films by Director: Gray Hofmeyr
More Films in Genre: History, Family, Adventure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jock of the Bushveld about?
In 1886 the 20 years old Percy Fitzpatrick from Kaapstad sets out for the Delagoa bay in Transvaal to dig for gold. On his way he prevents the weakly puppy Jock being drowned and adopts him. But when they finally reach the destination of his journey, there's no gold there anymore. So Percy starts out as a foreman, and henceforth he and Jock live through many exciting adventures involving wild animals and slave drivers.
Who directed Jock of the Bushveld?
Jock of the Bushveld was directed by Gray Hofmeyr.
Who stars in Jock of the Bushveld?
Jock of the Bushveld stars Jonathan Rands, Gordon Mulholland, Jocelyn Broderick, Wilson Dunster, Olivier Ngwenya.
How long is Jock of the Bushveld?
Jock of the Bushveld has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Jock of the Bushveld?
Jock of the Bushveld is a History, Family, Adventure film.
Where was Jock of the Bushveld produced?
Jock of the Bushveld was produced in South Africa.