Traitors (2013)
Traitors (2013), directed by Paul Eilers, starring Gys de Villiers and Vilje Maritz.
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Synopsis
During the Boer War in South Africa, upon hearing that the British are planning a scorched earth policy, a respected Boer officer, who's also a loving father and husband, decides to go home and protect his wife and family instead of participating further in the war. The decision leads to a treason trial for him and his sons.
- Tom MaraisCinematography
- Paul EilersDirector
- Mandy RobertsEditing
- Salmon de JagerWriter
Trivia
- It premiered on February 20, 2013, a Wednesday.
- It runs 2h02 — a typical feature length.
- Its original title is "Verraaiers".
- This film's quiz has 7 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosSpier Films
- CountriesSouth Africa
- LanguagesAfrikaans
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Gys de Villiers
Kommandant van Aswegen -
Vilje Maritz
CJ van Aswegen - Andrew Thompson Henry Ahrens
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Jacques Bessenger
Robert Machlachlan - Johan Baird Gert Coetsee
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Stian Bam
Gerrie Jacobs -
Ivan Zimmermann
Pearson -
Rika Sennett
Gerda - Beate Olwagen Martha
- Hannah Borthwick Alet Ahrens
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Deon Lotz
Generaal de la Rey -
Altus Theart
Kruger - Andre Roothman Douthwaite
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Marcel Van Heerden
Boshoff - Carel Trichardt Regter Jacobs
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Albert Maritz
Carel-Jan - Paul Loots Carel
- Johan van der Merwe Neethling
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Garth Breytenbach
Huddleston - Steffie le Roux Hanna
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Tags
Crew
- Tom Marais Cinematography
- Paul Eilers Director
- Mandy Roberts Editing
- Salmon de Jager Writer
Questions about this film
What is Traitors about?
Traitors: During the Boer War in South Africa, upon hearing that the British are planning a scorched earth policy, a respected Boer officer, who's also a loving father and husband, decides to go home and protect his wife and family instead of participating further in the war. The decision leads to a treason trial for him and hi…
Who directed Traitors?
Traitors was directed by Paul Eilers in 2013.
Who stars in Traitors?
The cast of Traitors includes Gys de Villiers, Vilje Maritz, Andrew Thompson, Jacques Bessenger and Johan Baird.
How long is Traitors?
Traitors runs for 122 minutes, or 2h02.
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