Soweto Green
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Soweto Green is a 1995 South Africa
n comedy film
directed by David Lister
and starring John Kani
, L. Scott Caldwell
and Casper de Vries
. Following the election of Nelson Mandela as President, a middle-class American couple move relocate to Johannesburg
to help build the new society.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
directed by David Lister
David Lister (director)
David Lister is a South African-born film and television director, now residing in Australia.David Lister grew up on a farm in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. He trained as a painter and sculptor in Pretoria before being employed as a scene painter, set designer and head of the props department...
and starring John Kani
John Kani
Bonsile John Kani is a South African actor, director and playwright.He was born in New Brighton, South Africa.Kani joined The Serpent Players in Port Elizabeth in 1965 and helped to create many plays that went unpublished but were performed to a resounding reception.These...
, L. Scott Caldwell
L. Scott Caldwell
Laverne Scott Caldwell is an American actress known for her role as Rose on Lost.This Chicago native started her career in 1978 as a member of the famed Negro Ensemble Company, making her Broadway debut two years later in the Tony Award nominated play Home...
and Casper de Vries
Casper de Vries
Casper De Vries is a South African actor, comedian, entertainer, composer, director, producer and author of sketches famous for his Afrikaans one man shows.-Background:...
. Following the election of Nelson Mandela as President, a middle-class American couple move relocate to Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
to help build the new society.
Cast
- John KaniJohn KaniBonsile John Kani is a South African actor, director and playwright.He was born in New Brighton, South Africa.Kani joined The Serpent Players in Port Elizabeth in 1965 and helped to create many plays that went unpublished but were performed to a resounding reception.These...
... Dr. Curtis Tshabalala - L. Scott CaldwellL. Scott CaldwellLaverne Scott Caldwell is an American actress known for her role as Rose on Lost.This Chicago native started her career in 1978 as a member of the famed Negro Ensemble Company, making her Broadway debut two years later in the Tony Award nominated play Home...
... Cora Tshabalala - Casper de VriesCasper de VriesCasper De Vries is a South African actor, comedian, entertainer, composer, director, producer and author of sketches famous for his Afrikaans one man shows.-Background:...
... Adrian Fluit - Cobus Rossouw ... Vossie Fluit
- Zukile Ggobose ... Looksmart
- Nkhensani ManganyiNkhensani ManganyiNkhensani Manganyi is a South African born actress turned fashion designer.Her film acting credits include Legend of the Hidden City, Tarzan: The Epic Adventures and Kickboxer 5.In 2000 Manganyi started the fashion house Stoned Cherrie...
... Thandeka - Connie Mfuku ... Mawe
- Daphney HlomukaDaphney HlomukaDaphney Hlomuka was an South African television, film, radio and stage actress. On the small screen, Hlomuka was perhaps best known to audiences for her role as MaMhlongo in the television drama series, Hlala Kwabafileyo, and as in the comedy, S’gudi S’naysi, opposite Joe Mafela.Hlomuka was born...
... Tryphina - Muso Sefatsa ... Thandeka
- Sue Pam Grant ... Amelia
- Martin Le Maitre ... Aubrey
- Francois Stemmer ... Leon
- Dambuza Mdledle ... Dr. Davel
- Thulane Grubane ... Uncle Ho
- Babsy Selela ... Lenin
- Nadia BilchikNadia BilchikNadia Bilchik, is president of Greater Impact Communications, a professional speaker and Editorial Producer at CNN. She currently hosts Weekend Morning Passport with T.J. Holmes. She previously anchored and hosted feature programs for CNN International, CNN Airport Network, and MNet Television in...
... Kugel 1 - Eleni Cousins ... Kugel 2
- Crispin De Nuys ... Mao
- Barbara NielsenBarbara Nielsen-Selected filmography:* Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer * Schweitzer * Kwagga Strikes Back * Soweto Green -External links:...
... Eva - Greg Melvill-Smith ... Fritz
- Alan T. Mark ... Malhond