Far Away in the Bushveld (Daar Doer in die Bosveld) 73 years old

A classic South African comedy in which a young Jamie Uys plays producer, writer, director and star, and his wife Hettie Uys the romantic interest. Somewhere in the bushveld, Hans Botha is doing the usual farm rounds when his friend and neighbour comes around with an urgent request: please collect the new teacher at the bus stop. The shy Hans is alarmed, saying he does not know how to talk to women. Prevailed on nevertheless, Hans sets off in his old jalopy, which for good measure has no brakes. He eventually arrives at the bus stop, where the teacher, Martie, is waiting patiently. She is pretty and young and the already flustered Hans proceeds to flatten her hatbox, allow the car to run off with her, and dump her in the river. By the time Hans says goodbye, Martie is angry and he is in love

Credits

Far Away in the Bushveld Cast

Name Character
Jamie Uys He was 29, 74 years old when he died as Hans Botha
Jurg du Preez as Koos
Hettie Uys as Martie du Toit

Far Away in the Bushveld Crew

Name Department
Jamie Uys as Director. He was 29 (74) years old when He died Directing
Jamie Uys as Producer. He was 29 (74) years old when He died Production
Jamie Uys as Writer. He was 29 (74) years old when He died Writing
Far Away in the Bushveld poster
Far Away in the Bushveld (73 years)

  • Release day: Monday, January 01, 1951
  • Runtime: 61 minutes