Come Back, Africa(1959)
Come Back, Africa Synopsis
Come Back, Africa chronicles the life of Zachariah, a black South African living under the rule of the harsh apartheid government in 1959.
Come Back, Africa (1959) is a drama film directed by Lionel Rogosin, released on September 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Miriam Makeba, Vinah Makeba, Zachria Makeba and Molly Parkin. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Lionel Rogosin
- Writers:
- Lionel Rogosin, Bloke Modisane
- Producers:
- Lionel Rogosin
- Production:
- Lionel Rogosin Films
- Budget:
- $70,000
- Status:
- Released
Come Back, Africa (1959) Trailer
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Come Back, Africa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miriam Makeba
as Miriam
- Vinah Makeba
Vinah Makeba
as Vinah
- Zachria Makeba
Zachria Makeba
as Zachariah
- Molly Parkin
Molly Parkin
Key crew
Directed by Lionel Rogosin, written by Lionel Rogosin and Bloke Modisane, produced by Lionel Rogosin.
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Come Back, Africa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 16 ratings.
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Come Back, Africa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Come Back, Africa online?
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Come Back, Africa (1959) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, OVID and Kino Film Collection. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Come Back, Africa?
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The main cast of Come Back, Africa (1959) includes Miriam Makeba, Vinah Makeba, Zachria Makeba and Molly Parkin. The film was directed by Lionel Rogosin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Come Back, Africa released?
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Come Back, Africa was released on September 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Come Back, Africa worth watching?
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Come Back, Africa (1959) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 16 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 Come Back, Africa?
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Yes. The official Come Back, Africa trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.