The Godless City(1958)
Die Goddelose Stad
From the life of a ducktail (Uit de lewe van ’n eendstert)
The Godless City Synopsis
One of the earliest exploitation films from South Africa, directed and produced by independent film maker Pierre D. Botha. This is a classic example of a ‘restless youth’ film. The action takes place in Johannesburg (The Godless city of the title) and focuses on the youth sub culture of the ‘Ducktails’ (“a white youth gang subculture which emerged within post Second World War South Africa. Rebellious, hedonistic, apolitical and showing little respect for the law, education or work”).
The Godless City (1958) is a drama film directed by Pierre D. Botha, released on June 5, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars George Canes, Ria du Randt, Andre du Wahl and Maurice Brett.
- Director:
- Pierre D. Botha
- Writers:
- Pierre D. Botha
- Production:
- Pierre D. Botha Films
- Status:
- Released
The Godless City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Pierre D. Botha, written by Pierre D. Botha.
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The Godless City – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Godless City?
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The main cast of The Godless City (1958) includes George Canes, Ria du Randt, Andre du Wahl, Maurice Brett and Karl Visser. The film was directed by Pierre D. Botha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Godless City released?
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The Godless City was released on June 5, 1958 and runs for 1h 5m.