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The film is based on the immensely popular [[Afrikaans]] book ''[[Die Ruiter in die Nag]]'' written by [[Mikro]], first published by in 1936. It tells the story of a Boer hero during the [[Anglo Boer War]] ([[South African War]]) of 1899-1902. Caught up in the Anglo-Boer War, young farmer Sarel Gereke sells his produce to the local British forces. His neighbours regard him as a traitor, but he's regularly risking his life by passing on vital, secret information to the Boers. | The film is based on the immensely popular [[Afrikaans]] book ''[[Die Ruiter in die Nag]]'' written by [[Mikro]], first published by in 1936. It tells the story of a Boer hero during the [[Anglo Boer War]] ([[South African War]]) of 1899-1902. Caught up in the Anglo-Boer War, young farmer Sarel Gereke sells his produce to the local British forces. His neighbours regard him as a traitor, but he's regularly risking his life by passing on vital, secret information to the Boers. | ||
| − | A sequel, ''[[Kaptein Gereke]]'', was published by [[Nasionale Pers Bpk]] in | + | A sequel, '''''[[Kaptein Gereke]]''''', was published by [[Nasionale Pers Bpk]] in 1937. |
==The film== | ==The film== | ||
Revision as of 10:11, 15 January 2025
Die Ruiter in die Nag is an Afrikaans feature film released in 1963.
Also found as Ruiter in die Nag in some sources.
The text
The film is based on the immensely popular Afrikaans book Die Ruiter in die Nag written by Mikro, first published by in 1936. It tells the story of a Boer hero during the Anglo Boer War (South African War) of 1899-1902. Caught up in the Anglo-Boer War, young farmer Sarel Gereke sells his produce to the local British forces. His neighbours regard him as a traitor, but he's regularly risking his life by passing on vital, secret information to the Boers.
A sequel, Kaptein Gereke, was published by Nasionale Pers Bpk in 1937.
The film
Filmed by Suidafrikaanse Rolprentproduksies with Gordon Vorster as Associate Producer, the film script was written and directed by Jan Perold. The large cast included Johan van Heerden, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Willie van Rensburg, Gert van den Bergh, Annette de Villiers, Emsie Botha, Jan Bruyns, Arthur Hall, Bill Brewer, Danie Smal, Dulcie van den Bergh, Sann de Lange, Elsa Fouché, James Norval, Gordon Vorster.
Dale Swanepoel Dale Swanepoel ... Jan van Renen
Jan Bruyns Jan Bruyns ... Commandant Verster
Arthur Hall Arthur Hall ... Maj. Drew
Len Falcon Len Falcon ... Lieut. McBain (as Leonard Falcon)
Bill Brewer Bill Brewer ... Corp. Jones
Danie Smal Danie Smal ... Gert Gereke
Dulsie van den Bergh Dulsie van den Bergh ... Sarie van Renen
Ralph Loubser Ralph Loubser ... Ulrig
George Moore George Moore ... Gen. Maurice
Willem Loots Willem Loots ... Gen. de Bruyn
Freddie Prozesky Freddie Prozesky ... Dirkie Botha (as Freddy Prozeski)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sann de Lange Sann de Lange ... Ulrig's mother (uncredited)
Elsa Fouché Elsa Fouché ... Albert Pretorius' mother (uncredited)
Leon le Roux Leon le Roux ... Young farmer at meeting (uncredited)
James Norval James Norval ... Thys Muller (uncredited)
Gordon Vorster Gordon Vorster ... Commando (uncredited)
Produced by
Gordon Vorster ... associate producer
Cinematography by
John Brown ... director of photography
Editing by
Peter Grossett
Production Design by
George Canes
Makeup Department
William Bell ... makeup artist
Nicola Bray ... makeup artist
Production Management
George Vollaire ... production manager
Art Department
Sydney Mendoza ... set construction (as Sidney Mendoza)
Sound Department
Willie du Toit ... sound
Edward Howes ... sound
Camera and Electrical Department
Denzil Doyle ... camera operator
Editorial Department
David Neppe ... assistant editor
Additional Crew
Josh du Toit ... production assistant
Dave McIntosh ... production assistant (as Dave Mackintosh)
Reo Ruiters ... production assistant
Dawie van Heerden ... production assistant
Shot in Cinemascope and Eastman Colour.
Translations and adaptations
The film was dubbed into English as International Film Distributions, Inc. as The Rider in the Night and distributed in the USA by Barney Pitkin Associates in 1968.
Sources
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0267897/
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