Fresh
Though Hooper falters on the side of manipulation, the story remains engrossing.
Marta Barber, Miami Herald
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Red Dust
Overview
Sarah Barcant, a lawyer in New York City who grew up in South Africa, returns to her childhood dwelling place to intercede for Alex Mpondo, a Black South African politician who was tortured during apartheid.
Director and cast
- Tom Hooper Director
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Alex Mpondo
- Hilary Swank as Sarah Barcant
- Jamie Bartlett as Dirk Hendricks
- Ian Roberts as Piet Müller
- Marius Weyers as Ben Hoffman
- Nomhlé Nkyonyeni as Mrs. Sizela
- Greg Latter as Mannie Bester
- Elize Cawood as Anna Hoffman
- Robin Smith as Duty Officer
- Wilson Dunster as District Judge
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