Platteland (2011): Cast & Box Office
Platteland is a 2011 film directed by Sean Else, starring Lianie May as Riana van Niekerk, Vaughan Gardiner and Steve Hofmeyr. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $1.1 million worldwide.
Afrikaans What Is Platteland About?
The premise of Platteland without spoilers.
A modern Afrikaans drama riffs on classic Western tropes, starring a mix of actors and musicians who reinterpret recent Afrikaans hits. Riana van Niekerk battles to keep her family farm from the ruthless Mike Ferreira, who aims to drive her out and claim the land. The arrival of mysterious drifter Dirk Pretorius sparks unexpected alliances and a surprising romance.
Platteland Cast & Characters
Lianie May leads the cast as Riana van Niekerk, with Vaughan Gardiner as Wian van Niekerk and Steve Hofmeyr as Mike Ferreira. Directed by Sean Else; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sean Else
- Lianie May as Riana van Niekerk
- Vaughan Gardiner as Wian van Niekerk
- Steve Hofmeyr as Mike Ferreira
- David Clatworthy as Attie Ferreira
Also Starring in Platteland
· 16 more- Karlien van Jaarsveld Rolene Ferreira
- Hanna Grobler Louise Ferreira
- Wynand van Vollenstee Bennie Ferreira
- Jay du Plessis Jakes Ferreira (as Jay)
- Bok van Blerk Dirk Pretorius
- Dirk Stoltz Teacher
- Andre Odendaal Rot (as André Odendaal)
- Neels Clasen Mossie
- Izak Davel Francois de Klerk
- Ivan Zimmermann Pieter Naude
- Paul Lückhoff Frik de Klerk
- Vilje Maritz Wynand
- Ashley Saunders Tenk
- Nathaniel Ramabulana Sgt. Dlamini
- Neels Coetzee Oom Louwtjie
- Natisha van Zyl Melanie
More from Sean Else
One more film directed by Sean Else: Blood and Glory.
Platteland Box Office
Platteland grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- International
- $1.1M
Platteland Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Platteland.
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Platteland FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Platteland, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Platteland?
Platteland runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Platteland released?
Platteland was released on November 25, 2011.
Who directed Platteland?
Platteland was directed by Sean Else.
More films by Sean Else Who is in the cast of Platteland?
Platteland stars Lianie May as Riana van Niekerk, Vaughan Gardiner as Wian van Niekerk and Steve Hofmeyr as Mike Ferreira, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Platteland make at the box office?
Platteland grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Does Platteland have a post-credit scene?
No. Platteland has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Platteland in?
The original language of Platteland is Afrikaans.
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