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Nothing But The Truth
Nothing But The Truth

Nothing But The Truth

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ComedyDrama

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A South African librarian prepares for the return of the remains of his brother who died in exile.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

78 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 November 2009

Country

South Africa

Cast

John Kani

John Kani

Sipho

Rosie Motene

Rosie Motene

Mandisa

Motshabi Tyelele

Motshabi Tyelele

Thando

Grethe Fox

Grethe Fox

Chief librarian

Bhekwi Mkhwane

Bhekwi Mkhwane

Undertaker

Hugh Ngcobo

Hugh Ngcobo

Chairperson

Ian Adendorff

Ian Adendorff

Amnesty seeker

Koobeshan Naidoo

Koobeshan Naidoo

Advocate

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