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Dilemma (1962)

Movie ★ 6.2 89 min

The story begins when Toby (Ivan Jackson), a young English businessman, arrives in South Africa to take charge of a publishing firm. He knows little about apartheid and so at first sees no contradiction in developing a relationship with an elite, upper-class white woman and with a woman dedicated to fighting apartheid. But as Toby makes friends with one of the black South Africans (Zaku Mokae), and as he registers both the subtle and more obvious, deep-seated racial prejudices of the minority white population, some of the truth of the oppression here begins to dawn. That is brought to a head when tragedy strikes.

Henning Carlsen Director Henning Carlsen Writer Nadine Gordimer Writer

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Released
October 4, 1962
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0056702
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Frequently asked questions

What is Dilemma about?
The story begins when Toby (Ivan Jackson), a young English businessman, arrives in South Africa to take charge of a publishing firm. He knows little about apartheid and so at first sees no contradiction in developing a relationship with an elite, upper-class white woman and with a woman dedicated to fighting apartheid. But as Toby makes friends with one of the black South Africans (Zaku Mokae), and as he registers both the subtle and more obvious, deep-seated racial prejudices of the minority white population, some of the truth of the oppression here begins to dawn. That is brought to a head when tragedy strikes.
Who directed Dilemma?
Dilemma was directed by Henning Carlsen.
Who stars in Dilemma?
Dilemma stars Zakes Mokae, Evelyn Frank, Marijke Mann, Ivan Jackson.
When was Dilemma released?
Dilemma is a 1962 drama film.
Where can I watch Dilemma?
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