Movie: The Day the Mercedes Became a Hat

Top 5 Billed Cast

Jennifer Steyn
Jennifer Steyn

Gillian

Russel Savadier
Russel Savadier

Howard

Bess Finney
Bess Finney

Joyce

Sechaba Gulube
Sechaba Gulube

Sipho

Dolly Rathebe
Dolly Rathebe

Gladys

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    The story is inspired by the assassination of Chris Hani, leader of the South African Communist Party.

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    1993-04-10

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    6.3

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