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Jock of the Bushveld (1986): Cast

Jock of the Bushveld (1986) movie poster

Jock of the Bushveld is a 1986 family adventure film directed by Gray Hofmeyr, starring Jonathan Rands as Percy Fitzpatrick, Wilson Dunster and Gordon Mulholland. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Jock of the Bushveld (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Gray Hofmeyr
Genres
Family , Adventure , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jock of the Bushveld About?

The premise of Jock of the Bushveld without spoilers.

Based on the bestseller, the film follows 20‑year‑old Percy Fitzpatrick of Cape Town on his 1886 trek to Delagoa Bay, Transvaal, to mine for gold. On the way he rescues a frail puppy, Jock, and adopts him. Arriving to find no gold, Percy becomes a foreman, and with Jock he faces wild animals and ruthless slave‑drivers across the African frontier.

Jock of the Bushveld Themes & Keywords

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  • bush
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Cast & crew

Jock of the Bushveld Cast & Characters

Jonathan Rands leads the cast as Percy Fitzpatrick, with Wilson Dunster as George Barnard and Gordon Mulholland as Tom Barnett. Directed by Gray Hofmeyr; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gray Hofmeyr

More films directed by Gray Hofmeyr: Mr. Bones 3: Son of Bones, Little Big Mouth, Frank and Fearless and Schuks: Pay Back the Money.

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Jock of the Bushveld Also Known As

Also known as “Szavannák kutyája”.

Also known as
  • Szavannák kutyája

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Jock of the Bushveld FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jock of the Bushveld, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jock of the Bushveld?

Jock of the Bushveld runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Jock of the Bushveld released?

Jock of the Bushveld was released on December 5, 1986.

Who directed Jock of the Bushveld?

Jock of the Bushveld was directed by Gray Hofmeyr.

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Who is in the cast of Jock of the Bushveld?

Jock of the Bushveld stars Jonathan Rands as Percy Fitzpatrick, Wilson Dunster as George Barnard and Gordon Mulholland as Tom Barnett, among 5 credited actors.

Does Jock of the Bushveld have a post-credit scene?

No. Jock of the Bushveld has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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