United States / Jun 07, 2014
There's more to life than lights…camera…and action!
1h 36min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
An idealistic British drama school teacher, Jodi Rutherford, persuades a cynical South African farmer to prepare her for a role in a major film as an Afrikaans war heroine. In return Jodi undertakes to direct the annual concert on the Willemse farm. Jodi's interaction with the quirky small town citizens and the stubborn Kobus, teaches her that: "there is more to life than lights... camera... and action!"
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Mary Twala | Sarah Novuka |
| Ilze du Plooy | Elize Viljoen |
| Carien Botha | Katie Krizinger |
| James Alexander | Harry Smit |
| Tina Kruger | Wilmien du Plooy |
| Melt Sieberhagen | Piet Griek |
| Jana Kruger | Linda van der Merwe |
| Jako Krige | Drikus Malan |
| Ruby Carr | Bow Dean |
| Morné du Toit | Dassie van Wyk |
| Jerry Mntonga | Themba Ndlovo |
| Grita Botha | Konyn Neethling |
| Michaela du Plessis | Amanda Neethling |
| Liam Wood | Joop Jordaan |
| Joshua Wood | Jorrie Jordaan |
| Barend Kruger | Casting director |
| Deepak Basi | Casting assistant |
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| Reneta Oosthuizen | Choir lady |
| Denise de Wet | Choir lady |
| Veronica Labuschagne | Choir lady |
| Jeanne Kaasjager | Choir lady |
| Rita Gerritsen | Choir lady |
| Bradley Dreyer | Techno dancer |
| Melody Kaye | Model |
| Jay Anstey | Model |
| Jenna Dover | Model |
| Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele | Model photographer |
| Sameera Steward | Journalist (voice) |
| Danny Ross | Rap 1&2 |
| Leomile Motsetsela | Choir |
| Boitumelo Ledwaba | Choir |
| Lucille Slade | Choir |
| Bronté Borcherds | Choir |
| Sakhele Ngidi | Choir |
| Yule Masiteng | Wedding videographer |
Genres
DramaComedyRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Leading Lady |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Afrikaans, English |
| Production countries | South Africa |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Dark Matter Studios |
| Release date | 7 giugno 2014 |
| Writer | Henk Pretorius, Tina Kruger |
| Assistant directors | Henk Pretorius |
| Music | Benjamin Willem |
| Sound | Benjamin Willem |
Release dates
Theatrical release
South Africa / Nov 28, 2014
Physical media
Germany / Jul 06, 2017 / 0
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