Master Harold...and the Boys (1985 film)

Master Harold...and the Boys is a 1984 American made-for-television drama film by Athol Fugard, adapted from his 1982 play of the same title, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. The film originally premiered on Showtime on November 12, 1984 and was also aired on PBS as a presentation of Great Performances on November 15, 1985.[1]

For other uses, see Master Harold and the Boys.
Master Harold...and the Boys
VHS cover
GenreDrama
Based on"Master Harold"...and the Boys by Athol Fugard
Written byAthol Fugard
Directed byMichael Lindsay-Hogg
StarringMatthew Broderick
John Kani
Zakes Mokae
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersEmanuel Azenberg
Bernard B. Jacobs
Gerald Schoenfeld
ProducerIris Merlis
EditorRuth Foster
Running time89 minutes
Production companyLorimar Productions
Release
Original networkShowtime
Original releaseNovember 12, 1984 (1984-11-12)

Plot

This film adaptation of Athol Fugard's semi-autobiographical play[2] takes place in 1950 South Africa during the apartheid era. depicting how institutionalized racism, bigotry or hatred can become absorbed by those who live under it. The original play was temporarily banned[3] from production in South Africa. The film is rated PG-13.[4]

Zakes Mokae, who plays Sam, reprises the role that won him the 1982 Tony Award for Featured Actor in a Play.[5]

Cast

References
  1. O'Connor, John (November 15, 1985). "Channel 13 Offers 'Mr. Harold'". The New York Times. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  2. "'Master Harold' and the boys". National Theater. 14 March 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  3. "South Africa Temporarily Lifts Ban on 'Master Harold' Play". The New York Times. December 10, 1982.
  4. "'Master Harold and the Boys'". IMDb.
  5. Simonson, Robert (September 15, 2009). "Zakes Mokae, Distinguished Tony-Winning South African Actor, Dies at 75". Retrieved May 28, 2021.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.