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Grensbasis 13 (1979)

Movie 86 min

Drama Action

A story about a fictional South African police base on the border between Angola and the former South West Africa. While patrolling, a mail convoy is ambushed and most of the soldiers are shot. The captain is rescued, but one of his constables is taken prisoner. The constable’s sister is also the captain’s girlfriend. GRENSBASIS 13 (Border Post 13) tells the story of the captain’s suspenseful and action-filled rescue attempt in order to bring his sweetheart’s brother home.

Elmo De Witt Director C.F. Beyers-Boshoff Writer

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Released
May 25, 1979
Runtime
86 min
IMDb
tt2040365
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Cast

Danie Joubert Capt. Mike Steenberg Karin Kritzinger Jane Simmonds Karin Scholtz Lise Meiring Tommie Erasmus Pieter Meiring Willie Esterhuizen Willie Esterhuizen Smitty George Ballot Charles André Verster Mr. Meiring At Botha Sarge Leonie Ross Mrs. Meiring Annette Engelbrecht Nurse Trudie Taljaard Smitty's Girl

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Frequently asked questions

What is Grensbasis 13 about?
A story about a fictional South African police base on the border between Angola and the former South West Africa. While patrolling, a mail convoy is ambushed and most of the soldiers are shot. The captain is rescued, but one of his constables is taken prisoner. The constable’s sister is also the captain’s girlfriend. GRENSBASIS 13 (Border Post 13) tells the story of the captain’s suspenseful and action-filled rescue attempt in order to bring his sweetheart’s brother home.
Who directed Grensbasis 13?
Grensbasis 13 was directed by Elmo De Witt.
Who stars in Grensbasis 13?
Grensbasis 13 stars Danie Joubert, Karin Kritzinger, Karin Scholtz, Tommie Erasmus.
When was Grensbasis 13 released?
Grensbasis 13 is a 1979 drama, action film.
Where can I watch Grensbasis 13?
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