Movie

Beat the Drum

★ 7.6(17)20031h 54m

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Good to know

Director: David Hickson
Release date: 2003-10-10
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: Zulu
Box office: $895
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: South Africa

Beat the Drum — trailer

About Beat the Drum

Beat the Drum is a 2003 movie in the Drama genre, directed by David Hickson, starring Junior Singo, Mary Twala and Adelaide Shabalala. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 17 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beat the Drum in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Johannesburg with his father's last gift, a tribal drum, in search of work and his uncle. The journey confronts him with the stark realities of urban life, but his indomitable spirit never wavers; he returns with a truth and understanding his elders have failed to grasp.

Cast

Junior Singo

Musa

Mary Twala

Ntombi

Adelaide Shabalala

Village Sangoma

Themes & keywords

hiv/aids epidemic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beat the Drum in Mexico?+

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How long is Beat the Drum?+

Beat the Drum has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in Beat the Drum?+

Beat the Drum stars Junior Singo, Mary Twala and Adelaide Shabalala.

When did Beat the Drum come out?+

Beat the Drum is a 2003 movie directed by David Hickson.

What genre is Beat the Drum?+

Beat the Drum is Drama film.

Who directed Beat the Drum?+

Beat the Drum was directed by David Hickson.