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Hard Copy

2005-02-03 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Drama

A struggling tabloid finds new direction when a crime reporter takes the helm and pivots writers back to bold investigative journalism.

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Creators
Malcolm Purkey, Anton Harber, Jann Turner
Production companies
Quizzical Pictures
Countries
South Africa
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Jody AbrahamsBenny Jacobs
Denzel EdgarTrevor "Biggy T" Dlamini
Masasa MbangeniMasasa MbangeniKhanya Langa
Nicola HanekomNicola HanekomJana Brink
Nokuthula LedwabaNokuthula LedwabaLeah Gumede
Armand AucampArmand AucampC.J. Swart
Thabo RametsiThabo RametsiTebogo Ramolang
Ashraf JohaardienLucas

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