Beat the Drum(2003)
Beat the Drum Synopsis
Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Johannesburg with his father's last gift, a tribal drum, in search of work and his uncle. The journey confronts him with the stark realities of urban life, but his indomitable spirit never wavers; he returns with a truth and understanding his elders have failed to grasp.
Beat the Drum (2003) is a drama film directed by David Hickson, released on October 10, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Owen Sejake, Mary Twala, Clive Scott and Noluthando Maleka. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- David Hickson
- Writers:
- David McBrayer
- Producers:
- Karen S. Shapiro, David McBrayer, Richard Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Lance Gewer
- Composer:
- Ramin Djawadi
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $895
- Status:
- Released
Beat the Drum (2003) Trailer
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Beat the Drum Cast & Crew
Main cast
Owen Sejake
as Nobe Lebese
Mary Twala
as Ntombi
- Clive Scott
Clive Scott
as Pieter Botha
- Noluthando Maleka
Noluthando Maleka
as Letti
Junior Singo
as Musa
Maurice Carpede
as Tumisho
Tom Fairfoot
as Stefan Botha
Glen Gabela
as Teacher
Seputla Sebogodi
as Joe
Nthati Moshesh
as Frances
- Adelaide Shabalala
Adelaide Shabalala
as Village Sangoma
- Dineo Nchabeleng
Dineo Nchabeleng
as Thandi
Key crew
Directed by David Hickson, written by David McBrayer, produced by Karen S. Shapiro, David McBrayer and Richard Shaw.
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Beat the Drum Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 17 ratings.
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Beat the Drum – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beat the Drum online?
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Beat the Drum (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Beat the Drum?
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The main cast of Beat the Drum (2003) includes Owen Sejake, Mary Twala, Clive Scott, Noluthando Maleka and Junior Singo. The film was directed by David Hickson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beat the Drum released?
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Beat the Drum was released on October 10, 2003 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Beat the Drum worth watching?
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Beat the Drum (2003) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 17 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 Beat the Drum?
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Yes. The official Beat the Drum trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.