Paljas(1998)
Paljas Synopsis
Follows the deterioration of an Afrikaner family isolated and shunned in the small community of Toorwater. Nothing seems to happen. Then a circus train loses its way and comes to rest in Toorwater, and a mysterious clown brings fresh magic to the stagnating family, but he also poses a threat to the rest of the community.
Paljas (1998) is a drama film directed by Katinka Heyns, released on January 23, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Marius Weyers, Aletta Bezuidenhout, Liezel van der Merwe and Larry Leyden. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Katinka Heyns
- Writers:
- Chris Barnard
- Producers:
- Anant Singh
- Production:
- Distant Horizon
- Status:
- Released
Paljas (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Paljas before you stream it.
Paljas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marius Weyers
as Hendrik MacDonald
Aletta Bezuidenhout
as Katrina MacDonald
- Liezel van der Merwe
Liezel van der Merwe
as Emma MacDonald
- Larry Leyden
Larry Leyden
as Willem MacDonald
- Jan Ellis
Jan Ellis
as Nollie
Ian Roberts
as Frans
- Ellis Pearson
Ellis Pearson
as Manuel
- Marthinus Basson
Marthinus Basson
as Dominee
David S. Lee
as Bertie
Gérard Rudolf
as Jan Mol
Key crew
Directed by Katinka Heyns, written by Chris Barnard, produced by Anant Singh.
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Paljas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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Paljas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paljas online?
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Who stars in Paljas?
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The main cast of Paljas (1998) includes Marius Weyers, Aletta Bezuidenhout, Liezel van der Merwe, Larry Leyden and Jan Ellis. The film was directed by Katinka Heyns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paljas released?
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Paljas was released on January 23, 1998 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Paljas worth watching?
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Paljas (1998) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paljas?
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Yes. The official Paljas trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.