The Building of a Nation 1938
5.9 / 10
The Building of a Nation
The epic (and very costly) retelling of the history of South Africa from 1652 to 1910, made to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Great Trek (1838)
The epic (and very costly) retelling of the history of South Africa from 1652 to 1910, made to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Great Trek (1838)
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Dec 12, 1938 (South Africa)
Run Time:
2hr 3`
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Original Language:
Afrikaans
Production Countries:
South Africa
Status:
Released
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The Building of a Nation - The Building of a Nation
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