Beat the Drum
Originally released in 2003. Beat the Drum is a drama film. directed by David Hickson.
Starring Junior Singo, Mary Twala, and Adelaide Shabalala
Synopsis
Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Johannesburg with his father's last gift, a tribal drum, in search of work and his uncle. The journey confronts him with the stark realities of urban life, but his indomitable spirit never wavers; he returns with a truth and understanding his elders have failed to grasp.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (16 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$895
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Language
English
Original language
Country
South Africa
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $895
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beat the Drum about?
Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Johannesburg with his father's last gift, a tribal drum, in search...
Who directed Beat the Drum?
Beat the Drum was directed by David Hickson.
How long is Beat the Drum?
Beat the Drum has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Beat the Drum released?
Beat the Drum was released on October 10, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beat the Drum?
The main cast of Beat the Drum includes Junior Singo, Mary Twala, Adelaide Shabalala.