A Chip of Glass Ruby

Overview

In this drama, the Banjee family resides in an area of Johannesburg where Indians are no longer permitted to live. Mr. Bamjee is a vegetable seller and his wife, unlike him, becomes politically involved fighting against the injustices of apartheid. When his wife is arrested and imprisoned, Mr. Bamjee slowly realizes that his wife's concern for others is not a rejection of him.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1982

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Lesotho, South Africa

Production

Profile Productions

Cast

Chris Pillay,Waheeda Jooma,Morrison Gampu,Shayeda Shaik,Miriam Ismael,Johan Bernard,Jackie Bosman,Muthal Naidoo,Naeem Dinath,Kessie Govenderand 5 more

Director

Ross Devenish

Writer

Nadine Gordimer

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0207383