On the Wire

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On the Wire

•1990

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Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1990-12-31

Languageen

Runtime1h 25m

3.7(3)

•1990•1h 25m

On the Wire

Drama

Overview

A dark and challenging drama set in South Africa during the Apartheid regime.

Director

Elaine Proctor

Writing & Screenplay

Elaine Proctor

Cinematography

Yoshi Tezuka

Principal Cast

2 credited

Aletta BezuidenhoutAletta Fourie

Michael O'BrienWouter Fourie

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