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Tenth of a Second

Tenth of a Second

Torn between his desire for justice - and his obsession with revenge.

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"Tenth of a Second" is the account of one man's desperate attempt to fight the oppressive apartheid regime of South Africa. This political thriller centres around Michael Wilder (James Whyle), a schoolteacher and political activist, with a failing marriage. Wilder is a member of the "Organisation" which is involved in subversive activities against the state. One day, Raymond (Nicky Rebelo), a fellow member, visits Wilder and leaves him with a suitcase containing a bomb. Wilder is expected to place in a busy shopping centre. But things do not go according to plan and the consequences of his actions result in devastating effects for Wilder and his grip on reality.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

77 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1987

Country

South Africa

Cast

James Whyle

James Whyle

Michael Wilder

John Carson

John Carson

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