Movie

Basie

1961 · 79 min

A moody, slow-burning slice of early-sixties youth rebellion that simmers with restless tension and uneasy romance.

Overview: A Young Ducktail Unwittingly Kidnaps a Young Bride and Then Falls in Love With Her.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, romantic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, rebellion, identity, crime
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
rebellion
identity
crime
coming-of-age
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Directed by: Gordon Vorster
Written by: Gordon Vorster
Starring: Ian Strauss, Vicki Vosloo, Pieter Bezuidenhout, Ralph Loubser, George Canes, Len Lindeque, Wena Naudé, Patsi Kahn
Runtime: 79 min
Country: South Africa
Languages: Afrikaans, English