Majuba: Hill of Pigeons 1968
6.4 / 10
Majuba: Hill of Pigeons
Set during the first Anglo-Boer War 1880-1881 details the events leading up to this final battle ending in one of the most humiliating defeats for Britain in history.
Set during the first Anglo-Boer War 1880-1881 details the events leading up to this final battle ending in one of the most humiliating defeats for Britain in history.
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Full Cast & Crew... Dirk van der Berg
... Lena du Toit
... Rolf du Toit
... Philippus du Toit
... Louis du Toit
JW
James White... Bootie van der Berg
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Release Date:
Dec 23, 1968 (South Africa)
Run Time:
3hr 15`
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Original Language:
Afrikaans
Production Countries:
South Africa
Status:
Released
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Majuba: Hill of Pigeons - Majuba: Hill of Pigeons
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DM
David Millin... Director
Cast
... Dirk van der Berg
... Lena du Toit
... Rolf du Toit
... Philippus du Toit
... Louis du Toit
JW
James White... Bootie van der Berg
... Groot Dirk van der Berg
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... Executive Producer
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