Dirkie (1969)
Movie 1h 24m ★ 7.2/10 South Africa
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline
Dating from 1969, Dirkie sits in the adventure and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Jamie Uys. The cast includes Wynand Uys, Jamie Uys and Lady Frolic of Belvedale. The running time is 1h 24m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
65Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
An 8-year-old boy and his dog are left to face a vast desert wasteland alone after a plane crash, while an army of men and machines penetrate the desert searching for them. Based on true events.
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Cast & crew
- Jamie UysDirector
- Wynand Uysas Dirkie
- Jamie Uysas Anton
- Lady Frolic of Belvedaleas Lolly
- Wilhelm Esterhuizenas Smitty
- Sue Burmanas Joan
- Jan Bruijnas Colonel
- Pieter Hauptfleischas Uncle Pete
- Johan Du Plooyas Jack
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Questions about Dirkie
- What genre is Dirkie?
- Dirkie is categorised as Adventure, Drama.
- Who stars in Dirkie?
- Wynand Uys, Jamie Uys, Lady Frolic of Belvedale, Wilhelm Esterhuizen, Sue Burman appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Dirkie?
- Jamie Uys directed Dirkie.
- How long is Dirkie?
- Dirkie runs for 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- Is Dirkie worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Dirkie?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
