A World Apart (1988)

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Movie basic details

Current status - Released
Total runtime - 113 mins.
Release date - 17-06-1988
Release year - 1988
Genres - Drama

Overall ratings and scores for A World Apart:
Happiness Score - 6.6/10, World Popularity Score - 2.449/100, IMDB Score - 7.1, Metascore - N/A, Internet Movie Database - 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 91%, .
A World Apart movie has Total Global Votes - 21, Total IMD Votes - 1,678

A World Apart Movie Introduction: Movie A World Apart, release year 1988 is written by Shawn Slovo and directed by Chris Menges. The leading star-cast in this movie are Barbara Hershey, David Suchet, Jodhi May along with the other stars and crew members.

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A World Apart Trailer 1988

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Movie in-short: 1963. Thirteen year old Molly Roth, the eldest of three offspring of Gus and Diana Roth, lives a carefree life as part of the affluent white minority in South Africa. Race is a non-issue for her as although, under apartheid, the R...

Movie story-line: A White enclave in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the 1960s. Molly Roth, 13 years old, is the daughter of leftist parents, and she must piece together what's happening around her when her father disappears one night, barely evading arrest, and, not long after, her mother is detained by the authorities. Some of Molly's White friends turn against her, and her family's friendships with Blacks take on new meaning. Relationships are fragile in the world of apartheid. How will she manage?

Movie synopsis: 1963. Thirteen year old Molly Roth, the eldest of three offspring of Gus and Diana Roth, lives a carefree life as part of the affluent white minority in South Africa. Race is a non-issue for her as although, under apartheid, the Roths largely exist among other white people like them, she feels equally comfortable around the black people in her life, such as their servants and her parents' black friends. Beyond knowing that they are busy in their work, Molly is unaware of the full extent of what her parents do, Gus a leading member of the South African Communist Party and Ruth an anti-apartheid journalist who also secretly works for the underground in support of the outlawed African National Congress. Shortly after Gus quietly escapes the country to evade probable arrest by the government - Molly believing it just a short work related trip - Molly's carefree life starts to unravel when Diana is detained for ninety days under a new law that allows such detention without ever even being charged with a criminal offense. The goal of Diana's interrogators, led by Inspector Muller, is to get her to divulge details especially of the underground, most specifically proverbial "names". Beyond missing her mother, Molly begins to resent the anti-apartheid work which has directly and indirectly impacted her life in a negative way, she wanting a mother, not an activist-mother. As the situation with Diana evolves, which includes someone needing to act as caregivers to Molly and her younger sisters while Diana is in detention, Molly gets a broader perspective of her situation under apartheid as she is able to see more of life just outside her protected white enclave, and as she is made aware of what Diana is trying to achieve for society in her work.

Highlights - A World Apart (1988)

Total budget - $0.00
Total revenue - $0.00
Produced by - Channel Four FilmsAtlantic Entertainment GroupHippo FilmsWorking Title FilmsBritish Screen ProductionsWorld Apart
Produced in - United KingdomZimbabwe
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - Won 1 BAFTA Award7 wins & 12 nominations total
Certificate(s) - FR : 12 FR : U

Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of A World Apart (1988)

Lead Actors - Barbara Hershey, David Suchet, Jodhi May
Writer(s) - Shawn Slovo
Director(s) - Chris Menges

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about A World Apart (1988)

What is the release date of A World Apart (1988)?
Release date of A World Apart (1988) is 17-06-1988.


What is the total runtime of A World Apart (1988) in minutes?
Total runtime of A World Apart (1988) in minutes is 113 min.


What is the budget consumed to produce A World Apart (1988) movie?
The budget consumed to produce A World Apart (1988) movie is around $0.00.


How much revenue is expected from movie A World Apart (1988)?
Expected revenue from movie movie A World Apart (1988) is around $0.00.


What is the pupularity of A World Apart (1988)?
Worldwide pupularity of A World Apart (1988) movie is 2.449%.


What is the name of the production company of film A World Apart (1988)?
Production company of film A World Apart (1988) is/are Channel Four Films, Atlantic Entertainment Group, Hippo Films, Working Title Films, British Screen Productions, World Apart, .


Which country the film A World Apart (1988) is produced in?
Film production country for the film A World Apart (1988) is United Kingdom, Zimbabwe, .


Which language the film A World Apart (1988) is produced in?
Film A World Apart (1988) is produced in English (English), language(s).


Which Genre the film A World Apart (1988) belongs to?
Movie A World Apart (1988) is categorized under Drama genre(s).


Who are the lead actors of the film A World Apart (1988)?
Lead actors of the film A World Apart (1988) are Barbara Hershey, David Suchet, Jodhi May.


Who is the writer of the film A World Apart (1988)?
The writer(s) of the film A World Apart (1988) is/are Shawn Slovo.


Who is the director of the film A World Apart (1988)?
The director(s) of the film A World Apart (1988) is/are Chris Menges.


Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by A World Apart (1988) movie?
Movie A World Apart (1988) has Won 1 BAFTA Award7 wins & 12 nominations total awards and nomination in it's profile.


What is the story of A World Apart (1988) in-short?
Short plot of movie A World Apart (1988): 1963. Thirteen year old Molly Roth, the eldest of three offspring of Gus and Diana Roth, lives a carefree life as part of the affluent white minority in South Africa. Race is a non-issue for her as although, under apartheid, the R....


What is the full story of A World Apart (1988) movie?
Full plot of movie A World Apart (1988): 1963. Thirteen year old Molly Roth, the eldest of three offspring of Gus and Diana Roth, lives a carefree life as part of the affluent white minority in South Africa. Race is a non-issue for her as although, under apartheid, the Roths largely exist among other white people like them, she feels equally comfortable around the black people in her life, such as their servants and her parents' black friends. Beyond knowing that they are busy in their work, Molly is unaware of the full extent of what her parents do, Gus a leading member of the South African Communist Party and Ruth an anti-apartheid journalist who also secretly works for the underground in support of the outlawed African National Congress. Shortly after Gus quietly escapes the country to evade probable arrest by the government - Molly believing it just a short work related trip - Molly's carefree life starts to unravel when Diana is detained for ninety days under a new law that allows such detention without ever even being charged with a criminal offense. The goal of Diana's interrogators, led by Inspector Muller, is to get her to divulge details especially of the underground, most specifically proverbial "names". Beyond missing her mother, Molly begins to resent the anti-apartheid work which has directly and indirectly impacted her life in a negative way, she wanting a mother, not an activist-mother. As the situation with Diana evolves, which includes someone needing to act as caregivers to Molly and her younger sisters while Diana is in detention, Molly gets a broader perspective of her situation under apartheid as she is able to see more of life just outside her protected white enclave, and as she is made aware of what Diana is trying to achieve for society in her work..


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List of full Starcast and crew members of A World Apart (1988)

Full Starcast:

profie photo of Barbara HersheyName: Barbara Hershey
Character: Diana Roth

profie photo of David SuchetName: David Suchet
Character: Muller

profie photo of Jeroen KrabbéName: Jeroen Krabbé
Character: Gus Roth

profie photo of Paul FreemanName: Paul Freeman
Character: Kruger

profie photo of Tim RothName: Tim Roth
Character: Harold

profie photo of Jodhi MayName: Jodhi May
Character: Molly Roth

profie photo of Nadine ChalmersName: Nadine Chalmers
Character: Yvonne Abelson

profie photo of Maria PilarName: Maria Pilar
Character: Spanish Dance Teacher

profie photo of Kate FitzpatrickName: Kate Fitzpatrick
Character: June Abelson

profie photo of Phyllis NaidooName: Phyllis Naidoo
Character: Sareda

profie photo of Linda MvusiName: Linda Mvusi
Character: Elsie

profie photo of Carolyn Clayton-CraggName: Carolyn Clayton-Cragg
Character: Miriam Roth

profie photo of Yvonne BrycelandName: Yvonne Bryceland
Character: Bertha

profie photo of Mackay TickeyName: Mackay Tickey
Character: Milius

profie photo of Merav GruerName: Merav Gruer
Character: Jude Roth

profie photo of Albee LesothoName: Albee Lesotho
Character: Solomon

profie photo of Clement MuchachiName: Clement Muchachi
Character: Sipho

profie photo of Esma LevendName: Esma Levend
Character: Whitworth

profie photo of Toby SalamanName: Toby Salaman
Character: Gerald Abelson

profie photo of Theresa MemelaName: Theresa Memela
Character: Peggy

profie photo of Stephen WilliamsName: Stephen Williams
Character: Arresting Officer

profie photo of Jo-Anne HuckleName: Jo-Anne Huckle
Character: Debbie

profie photo of Margaret HoganName: Margaret Hogan
Character: History Teacher

profie photo of Nomaziko ZondoName: Nomaziko Zondo
Character: Thandle

profie photo of Andrew ProctorName: Andrew Proctor
Character: Arresting Officer

profie photo of Andrew WhaleyName: Andrew Whaley
Character: Interrogating Officer

profie photo of Cont MhlangaName: Cont Mhlanga
Character: Mtutureli Niekwu

profie photo of Jude AkuwudikeName: Jude Akuwudike
Character: Priest

Crew Members:

profie photo of Brian MorrisName: Brian Morris
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design

profie photo of Hans ZimmerName: Hans Zimmer
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer

profie photo of Susie FiggisName: Susie Figgis
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting

profie photo of Tim BevanName: Tim Bevan
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer

profie photo of Peter BiziouName: Peter Biziou
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography

profie photo of Chris MengesName: Chris Menges
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director

profie photo of David ApplebyName: David Appleby
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still Photographer

profie photo of Shawn SlovoName: Shawn Slovo
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer

profie photo of Shawn SlovoName: Shawn Slovo
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate Producer

profie photo of Sarah RadclyffeName: Sarah Radclyffe
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Nic EdeName: Nic Ede
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design

profie photo of Caroline HewittName: Caroline Hewitt
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Manager

profie photo of Nicolas GasterName: Nicolas Gaster
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor

profie photo of Peter OwenName: Peter Owen
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Wigmaker

profie photo of Michael PhilipsName: Michael Philips
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction

profie photo of Elaine CarewName: Elaine Carew
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist

profie photo of Graham BradstreetName: Graham Bradstreet
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer

profie photo of Rex PhillipsName: Rex Phillips
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom Operator

profie photo of Judy FreemanName: Judy Freeman
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Recordist

profie photo of Maureen StephensonName: Maureen Stephenson
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist

profie photo of Susan HainesName: Susan Haines
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Assistant Makeup Artist

Movie Posters and Wallapapers - A World Apart (1988)

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