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Dark City (1990)

Movie 100 min

Drama Thriller TV Movie

Political thriller inspired by events in the townships of South Africa. At the same time as protesters weave through the shanty town of 'Dark City', the mayor's home is burgled. These two apparently unconnected events lead to the death of a councillor. Seven people are put on trial and only one person can prove their innocence.

David Lan Writer Chris Curling Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 11, 1990
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt1594814
Language

Cast

Sello Maake Ka-Ncube Sello Maake Ka-Ncube Victor Mtetwa Vusi Dibakwane Edison Thapelo Mofokeng Mayor Seko Ernest Ndhlovu Ernest Ndhlovu Reverend Bricks Moses Mphahlele Oscar Pierre Knoesen Major Fisher Anthony Fridjhon Anthony Fridjhon Rosen Charles Pillai Reddy David Serakalala Danny

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dark City about?
Political thriller inspired by events in the townships of South Africa. At the same time as protesters weave through the shanty town of 'Dark City', the mayor's home is burgled. These two apparently unconnected events lead to the death of a councillor. Seven people are put on trial and only one person can prove their innocence.
Who directed Dark City?
Dark City was directed by Chris Curling.
Who stars in Dark City?
Dark City stars Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Vusi Dibakwane, Thapelo Mofokeng, Ernest Ndhlovu.
When was Dark City released?
Dark City is a 1990 drama, thriller, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Dark City?
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