Dingaka

1964
1h 38m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

104

YOUR RATING

Action Drama

A film about an African tribesman seeking revenge against the people who murdered his daughter. His crusade leads him to commit murder himself, and to trial before a court.A film about an African tribesman seeking revenge against the people who murdered his daughter. His crusade leads him to commit murder himself, and to trial before a court.A film about an African tribesman seeking revenge against the people who murdered his daughter. His crusade leads him to commit murder himself, and to trial before a court.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

104

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Based on a propaganda short entitled "The Fox Has Four Eyes" which Jamie Uys produced and directed for the apartheid government.

Quotes
Tom Davis: [to Ntuku] Just because he killed your daughter doesn't give you the right to kill him. We're civilized here: we do it for you.

Connections
Featured in In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid (1993)

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Review

Featured review

6/10

A brilliant but rare South African film...

As a South African I know pretty much what to expect from South African films, so in terms of the South African film industry (from the 1930s - now) I give it 8/10, worldwide however (and due to its directional history, the film I mean), I give it 6. Aside from it being a remake of an earlier South African short film, I feel that Jamie Uys did an outstanding job of directing "Dingaka". The music score, scenery, progression and intrigue are absolutely amazing. It is easy for anybody to follow and understand and the story is gripping and the concept of the two worlds clashing is put very well to film. The characters are very magnetic (especially Mpudi) and Stanley Baker is always great. A must see for anyone who loves a good story, South African film lovers and people who love to enjoy rare films. In my opinion, it should be put to DVD for the world to see!