Deep in the City (1954)
It tells of a happy Bushveld family whose lives are turned upside down by the mother’s death. The father, his young daughter, and their pet dog have to move to the city so he can try and patent a bean-machine. The urban world is foreign and foreboding with much danger. The father perseveres, and triumphs in a comical manner.
Director: Jamie Uys
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: January 1, 1954
Cast
- Jamie Uys - Hans Botha
- Hettie Uys - Martie Botha
- Marietjie Uys - Marietjie
- Louis Pienaar - Potgieter
- Elise Loubser - Elise de Villiers
- Ronnie Tiburtini - Efro Rossi
Cinematography: Ronnie Shears
Editing: Dennis Gurney
Production: Afrikaanse Rolprentproduksies Killarney
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans
Original Language: af
More Films by Director: Jamie Uys
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deep in the City about?
- It tells of a happy Bushveld family whose lives are turned upside down by the mother’s death. The father, his young daughter, and their pet dog have to move to the city so he can try and patent a bean-machine. The urban world is foreign and foreboding with much danger. The father perseveres, and triumphs in a comical manner.
- Who directed Deep in the City?
- Deep in the City was directed by Jamie Uys.
- Who stars in Deep in the City?
- Deep in the City stars Jamie Uys, Hettie Uys, Marietjie Uys, Louis Pienaar, Elise Loubser, Ronnie Tiburtini.
- How long is Deep in the City?
- Deep in the City has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- Where was Deep in the City produced?
- Deep in the City was produced in South Africa.