The Burning

1968 | 32 minutes | 7.0 ★ (1)

The Burning
  • Overview

    The Burning is Stephen Frears’ first film, a chilling exploration of racial tensions in Apartheid-era South Africa. On a sweltering summer’ day, a wealthy white matriarch insists on taking her household on a planned trip to the country, in spite of their urgent warnings that an uprising is underway.

  • Release Date

    01 July 1968

  • DirectingStephen Frears
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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