Leading Lady
There's more to life than lights…camera…and action!
2014 | 96m | English
Popularity: 0.2 (history)
| Director: | Henk Pretorius |
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| Writer: | Henk Pretorius, Tina Kruger |
| Staring: |
| An idealistic British drama school teacher, Jodi Rutherford, persuades a cynical South African farmer to prepare her for a role in a major film as an Afrikaans war heroine. In return Jodi undertakes to direct the annual concert on the Willemse farm. Jodi's interaction with the quirky small town citizens and the stubborn Kobus, teaches her that: "there is more to life than lights... camera... and action!" | |
| Release Date: | Jun 07, 2014 |
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| Director: | Henk Pretorius |
| Writer: | Henk Pretorius, Tina Kruger |
| Genres: | Drama, Comedy, Romance |
| Keywords | south africa |
| Production Companies | Dark Matter Studios |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 29, 2026 Entered: Apr 20, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Katie McGrath | Jodi Rutherford |
| Bok van Blerk | Kobus Willemse |
| Gil Bellows | Daniel Taylor |
| Brümilda van Rensburg | Magdaleen Willemse |
| André Stolz | Japie van der Merwe |
| Eduan van Jaarsveldt | Johan Willemse |
| Craig Palm | Petrus Engelbreght |
| Mary Twala | Sarah Novuka |
| Ilze du Plooy | Elize Viljoen |
| Carien Botha | Katie Krizinger |
| James Alexander | Harry Smit |
| Tina Kruger | Wilmien du Plooy |
| Melt Sieberhagen | Piet Griek |
| Jana Strydom | Linda van der Merwe |
| Jako Krige | Drikus Malan |
| Ruby Carr | Bow Dean |
| Morné du Toit | Dassie van Wyk |
| Jerry Mntonga | Themba Ndlovo |
| Grita Botha | Konyn Neethling |
| Michaela du Plessis | Amanda Neethling |
| Liam Wood | Joop Jordaan |
| Joshua Wood | Jorrie Jordaan |
| Barend Kruger | Casting director |
| Deepak Basi | Casting assistant |
| Reneta Oosthuizen | Choir lady |
| Denise de Wet | Choir lady |
| Veronica Labuschagne | Choir lady |
| Jeanne Kaasjager | Choir lady |
| Rita Gerritsen | Choir lady |
| Bradley Dreyer | Techno dancer |
| Melody Kaye | Model |
| Jay Anstey | Model |
| Jenna Dover | Model |
| Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele | Model photographer |
| Sameera Steward | Journalist (voice) |
| Danny Ross | Rap 1&2 |
| Leomile Motsetsela | Choir |
| Boitumelo Ledwaba | Choir |
| Lucille Slade | Choir |
| Bronté Borcherds | Choir |
| Sakhele Ngidi | Choir |
| Yule Masiteng | Wedding videographer |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Henk Pretorius | Writer, Director |
| Tina Kruger | Writer |
| Benjamin Willem | Original Music Composer |
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