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Leading Lady
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Leading Lady

2014-06-07 · 96 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Comedy · Romance

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!"

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Directors
Henk Pretorius
Production companies
Dark Matter Studios
Countries
South Africa
Status
Released

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Katie McGrathKatie McGrathJodi Rutherford
Bok van BlerkBok van BlerkKobus Willemse
Gil BellowsGil BellowsDaniel Taylor
Brümilda van RensburgBrümilda van RensburgMagdaleen Willemse
André StolzJapie van der Merwe
Eduan van JaarsveldtJohan Willemse
Craig PalmPetrus Engelbreght
Mary TwalaMary TwalaSarah Novuka
Ilze du PlooyElize Viljoen
Carien BothaKatie Krizinger
James AlexanderJames AlexanderHarry Smit
Tina KrugerTina KrugerWilmien du Plooy
Melt SieberhagenMelt SieberhagenPiet Griek
Jana KrugerJana KrugerLinda van der Merwe
Jako KrigeJako KrigeDrikus Malan
Ruby CarrBow Dean
Morné du ToitMorné du ToitDassie van Wyk
Jerry MntongaThemba Ndlovo
Grita BothaKonyn Neethling
Michaela du PlessisAmanda Neethling

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