Storyline

Stephen Frears’ first film, "The Burning" is a chilling exploration of racial tensions in Apartheid-era South Africa. On a sweltering summer’ day, a wealthy white matriarch insists on taking her household on a planned trip to the country, in spite of their urgent warnings that an uprising is underway.

Key Information

Director Stephen Frears
Writers Roland Starke
Studio Memorial Enterprises
Rating 7.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies

Gran

Isobel Muller

Cook

Maxine Day

Nurse

Cosmo Pieterse

Chauffeur

Mark Baillie

Child

Walter Glennie

Frequently Asked Questions

The Burning was released on July 1, 1968.

The runtime of The Burning is 32m.

The Burning is a Drama movie.

The Burning has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Burning is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Burning was directed by Stephen Frears.

The main cast of The Burning includes Gwen Ffrangcon Davies, Isobel Muller, Maxine Day.

The Burning is originally in English.