A Chip of Glass Ruby (1982)
Overview
In this drama, the Banjee family resides in an area of Johannesburg where Indians are no longer permitted to live. Mr. Bamjee is a vegetable seller and his wife, unlike him, becomes politically involved fighting against the injustices of apartheid. When his wife is arrested and imprisoned, Mr. Bamjee slowly realizes that his wife's concern for others is not a rejection of him.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.105 |
Directed By
Ross Devenish
TOP CAST
Muthal Naidoo
Mrs. Bhamjee
Kessie Govender
Yusuf Bhamjee
Shayeda Shaik
Girlie
Chris Pillay
Jimmy Bhamjee
Surikumari Pillay
Amina Bhamjee
Naeem Dinath
Farouk Bhamjee
Waheeda Jooma
Farida Bhamjee
Inayet Khan
Ahmed Bhamjee
Karen Pillay
Dr. Abdul Khan
Bernadette Masala
Mrs. Ndawo
Dan Poho
Mr. Mashishi
Miriam Ismael
Mrs. Hassim
Johan Bernard
Secutity Policeman
Morrison Gampu
Customer
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