Beat the Drum
October 2003
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Cast and credits
Actors | Junior Singo, Owen Sejake, Mary Twala, Clive Scott |
Producers | Karen S. Shapiro, Richard Shaw, W. David McBrayer |
Director | David Hickson |
Writers | W. David McBrayer |
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Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
113 minutes
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