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A Dry White Season

R19891h 47mEuzhan Palcy
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 68

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During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Dry White Season (1989) about?

During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.

Who stars in A Dry White Season?

A Dry White Season stars Donald Sutherland (Ben du Toit), Janet Suzman (Susan du Toit), Zakes Mokae (Stanley Makhaya), Jürgen Prochnow (Captain Stolz), Susan Sarandon (Melanie Bruwer). The film was directed by Euzhan Palcy.

How long is A Dry White Season?

A Dry White Season has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

Is A Dry White Season worth watching?

A Dry White Season holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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