Name: The Grass Is Singing
Director: Michael Raeburn
Genre: Drama
Released: 1981-01-01
Duration: PT1h 45mM
Rating: 5.0
Cast: Karen Black, John Thaw, John Kani, Patrick Mynhardt, John Moulder-Brown

Question 1

What is The Grass Is Singing (1981) about?

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In Southern Rhodesia in the 1940s, city-dweller Mary marries farmer Dick Turner and is plucked from the comforts of her cosmopolitan life and forced to live on his unsuccessful farm. Mary slowly goes insane and has a sexual affair with her black servant, Moses. When the affair is discovered, Mary asks Moses to leave the farm, but he returns and murders her.

Question 2

Who stars in The Grass Is Singing?

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The Grass Is Singing stars Karen Black (Mary Turner), John Thaw (Dick Turner), John Kani (Moses), Patrick Mynhardt (Charlie Muller), John Moulder-Brown (Tony Marston). The film was directed by Michael Raeburn.

Question 3

How long is The Grass Is Singing?

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The Grass Is Singing has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated Not Rated.

Question 4

Is The Grass Is Singing worth watching?

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The Grass Is Singing holds an IMDb rating of 5.0/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Question 5

Where can I watch The Grass Is Singing?

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