The Burning (1968)
Overview
Stephen Frears’ first film, "The Burning" is a chilling exploration of racial tensions in Apartheid-era South Africa. On a sweltering summer’ day, a wealthy white matriarch insists on taking her household on a planned trip to the country, in spite of their urgent warnings that an uprising is underway.
Where to watch The Burning
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | BFI Player | — |
| France | — | Sooner | Sooner |
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What is The Burning about?
Stephen Frears’ first film, "The Burning" is a chilling exploration of racial tensions in Apartheid-era South Africa. On a sweltering summer’ day, a wealthy white matriarch insists on taking her household on a planned trip to the country, in spite of their urgent warnings that an uprising is underway. The Burning is a Drama movie, released on 1968-07-01, runtime 32 minutes.
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In the United Kingdom, The Burning can be rented from BFI Player. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Stephen Frears
Cast
- Gwen Ffrangcon Davies as Gran
- Isobel Muller as Cook
- Maxine Day as Nurse
- Cosmo Pieterse as Chauffeur
- Mark Baillie as Child
- Walter Glennie
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