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Master Haroldand the Boys (1985 film)

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First performance  1982
Place premiered  Yale Repertory Theatre
Creator  Athol Fugard
Language  English
Director  Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Playwright  Athol Fugard
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Country  United States
Master Haroldand the Boys (1985 film) movie poster

Release date  1985
Adaptations  Master Harold...and the Boys (2010), Master Harold...and the Boys (1985)
Similar movies  Related Athol Fugard plays, Other plays

Master Harold...and the Boys is a 1985 Made-for TV-Movie drama by Athol Fugard, adapted from his 1982 play of the same title, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. This semi-autobiographical film takes place in South Africa during the apartheid era. depicting how institutionalized racism, bigotry or hatred can become absorbed by those who live under it. The original play was banned from production in South Africa.

Cast

  • Matthew Broderick as Hally
  • John Kani as Willie
  • Zakes Mokae as Sam

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    Master Harold...and the Boys (1985 film) Wikipedia
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