Far Away in the Bushveld (1951)
1h 1m
Running Time
November 8, 1951Release Date
Far Away in the Bushveld (1951)
1h 1m
Running Time
November 8, 1951Release Date
Plot.
A classic South African comedy in which a young Jamie Uys plays producer, writer, director and star, and his wife Hettie Uys the romantic interest. Somewhere in the bushveld, Hans Botha is doing the usual farm rounds when his friend and neighbour comes around with an urgent request: please collect the new teacher at the bus stop. The shy Hans is alarmed, saying he does not know how to talk to women. Prevailed on nevertheless, Hans sets off in his old jalopy, which for good measure has no brakes. He eventually arrives at the bus stop, where the teacher, Martie, is waiting patiently. She is pretty and young and the already flustered Hans proceeds to flatten her hatbox, allow the car to run off with her, and dump her in the river. By the time Hans says goodbye, Martie is angry and he is in love
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Cast & Crew.
Jamie Uys
Hans Botha
Hettie Uys
Martie du Toit
Jurg du Preez
Koos
Thomas Moema
Ou Thomas
Buks Joubert
Gert Petoors
Anton de Waal
Composer
Details.
Release DateNovember 8, 1951
Original NameDaar Doer in die Bosveld
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 1m
Genres
Wiki.
Daar doer in die bosveld (transl. Far Away in the Bushveld) is an Afrikaans language film and the first film by the South African director Jamie Uys, who directs, writes, produces, edits and stars. His wife Hettie Uys plays the romantic interest. It was originally released in 1951.