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.

'Master Harold'... and the Boys
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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 language(s)English
Production
Executive producer(s)Emanuel Azenberg
Bernard B. Jacobs
Gerald Schoenfeld
Producer(s)Iris Merlis
Editor(s)Ruth Foster
Running time89 minutes
Production company(s)Lorimar Productions
DistributorLorimar-Telepictures
Release
Original networkShowtime
Original releaseNovember 12, 1984

Plot

This semi-autobiographical film takes place in 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 banned from production in South Africa.

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