Amok(1983)
Amok Synopsis
A rural teacher discovers the harsh realities of his South Africa.
Amok (1983) is a drama film directed by Souheil Ben-Barka, released on April 1, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Robert Liensol, Miriam Makeba, Douta Seck and Richard Harrison. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Souheil Ben-Barka
- Writers:
- Michel Constantin, Girolamo La Rosa, Souheil Ben-Barka
- Production:
- M.C., Interfilms, Sylicinéma
- Status:
- Released
Amok Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Liensol
as Mathieu Sempala
Miriam Makeba
as Joséphine Sempala
Douta Seck
as Reverend Sikau Norje
Richard Harrison
as Elton Horn
Gianni Garko
as Le journaliste Breyten
Edmund Purdom
as Jaarsveld
George Ardisson
as Le chef de la police
Claudio Gora
as M. Horn
Key crew
Directed by Souheil Ben-Barka, written by Michel Constantin, Girolamo La Rosa and Souheil Ben-Barka.
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Amok Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Amok – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Amok online?
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Who stars in Amok?
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The main cast of Amok (1983) includes Robert Liensol, Miriam Makeba, Douta Seck, Richard Harrison and Gianni Garko. The film was directed by Souheil Ben-Barka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Amok released?
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Amok was released on April 1, 1983 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Amok worth watching?
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Amok (1983) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.