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Come Back, Africa
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Come Back, Africa

1959-09-01 · 95 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

Come Back, Africa chronicles the life of Zachariah, a black South African living under the rule of the harsh apartheid government in 1959.

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Directors
Lionel Rogosin
Production companies
Lionel Rogosin Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 70,000

Top Cast

Miriam MakebaMiriam MakebaMiriam
Vinah MakebaVinah
Zachria MakebaZachariah
Molly Parkin

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