The Chain Gang Killings

The Chain Gang Killings (1982)

Shamwari

Two prisoners, a white racist and a black man escape. They discover that the only way to survive is to bury their prejudice and rely on one another.

Date of release
1982-05-14
TMDB
8.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Drama, Action
Director
Clive Harding

Casting

Interesting facts

Shamwari is a film that starred two of South Africa's leading actors, Ken Gampu and Ian Yule. It is about two escapees that can't stand each other. Chained together they embark on an escape from custody.

Background

The film was shot on location in and around the city of Salisbury. It was released in the United States on both Beta and VHS through Media Home Entertainment. Ken Gampu played the part of Khumalo, Ian Yule played the part of Mathews and Tamara Franke played the part of Tracy. Dominic Kanaventi also appears the film in one of his early roles, and also in an early role, John Indi makes an appearance as the witchdoctor.

The film was released in South Africa by Ster-Kinekor and premiered in Johannesburg.

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