Leading Lady

2014 | 96 minutes | 5.5 ★ (24)

Leading Lady
  • Overview

    An idealistic British drama school teacher, Jodi Rutherford, persuades a cynical South African farmer to prepare her for a role in a major film as an Afrikaans war heroine. In return Jodi undertakes to direct the annual concert on the Willemse farm. Jodi's interaction with the quirky small town citizens and the stubborn Kobus, teaches her that: "there is more to life than lights... camera... and action!"

  • Release Date

    07 June 2014

  • DirectingHenk Pretorius
  • Budget

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