

Black Trash
1976-06-06 · 86 min · ★ 5.2
A white cop and a black reporter join forces to investigate apparent vigilante killings in the South African underworld.
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- Directors
- Christopher Rowley
- Production companies
- Martin Wragge Production
- Countries
- South Africa
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nigel DavenportLt. Ben Deel
Ken GampuSteve Chaka
Peter DyneleyCaptainTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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